ITEM: 136892
UPC: 3474471001168
Vignobles Alain Meyre
chateau cap leon veyrin listrac-medoc 2016 750ml
$33.99 SPECIAL $31.99
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The Château Cap Léon Veyrin has been family-owned since 1810, when the two original estates, Château Cap Léon and the Veyrin, were merged. The vineyard of Cap Veyrin derives its name because it sits at the highest point, or “head,” of Listrac Médoc, and boasts ideal natural drainage and sun exposure.
VARIETALS
58% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
APPEARANCE Deep ruby color.
NOSE The nose is very rich in black fruit aromas, with delicate notes of toasted bread and roasted coffee.
PALATE Well-balanced and ample on the palate, as well as generous plum and spice flavors. The tannins are a little chewy and rustic, but the fruit is b
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
92 points, James Suckling
"A tannic and structured red with blackberry and currant character, a medium to full body and savory finish. Shows the potential."
88 points, Wine Enthusiast
"With its 58% of Merlot, this wine has weight and big black-fruit flavors. Its tannins and structure are powerful and dense and need time to soften. The wine should be ready from 2023"
750ml Bottle