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Chateau Capion
FRANCE
2007 Le Juge
Blend: 70%Syrah, 15% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre.
Position in Vineyards: Exposed west, north-west.
Type of Soil: Limestone, well-drained.
Average Age of Vines: 24 - 26 years
Average Output: 28hl/hectare for 3800 bottom per hectare.
Time of Harvest: Second week of September 2007 for the Syrah and beginning of October for the Grenache and the Mourvèdre.
Vinification Details: Hand picked; then a part of the harvest goes through the soft pressing, followed by a cold pre-fermentation (soaking) for 72hrs. The fermentation begins slowly, during which time the temperature rises to 30-32°C maximum. We begin with the rundown, then punching and pumping daily. The fermentation of the wine runs between 28 and 30 days.
Type & Size of Barrels: French oak barrels type Bordelais. The wine ages for 12 months with 60% new oak.
When Bottled: June 2010
Maturation Potential: 2011-2015
Winemaker’s Comments: Intense dusky red colour. Red fruit flavour, such as huckleberry and blackberry. Light and elegant with vanilla aroma. Spicy yet smooth tannin texture. The final tone is menthol-flavoured. This wine is ideal roasted beef with morels or a shoulder of lamb cooked with five spices, as well as any other meaty dishes.
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