La Capelude Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Vintage 2019
by Alma Cersius
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Color red
Region Languedoc Roussillon
Country France
Medal Score
18.0
5 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
blackcurrantripe plumcedartobaccovioletbaking spices
Palate
Medium-plus body with firm yet polished tannins and fresh acidity, delivering a velvety texture over a core of dark fruit.
Finish
Long and persistent finish marked by lingering notes of graphite, dark chocolate, and a hint of garrigue herbs.
Food Pairings
- • grilled rib-eye steak with peppercorn sauce
- • slow-braised lamb shoulder with rosemary
- • aged Comté or Gouda cheese
- • duck confit with black cherry reduction
- • char-grilled portobello mushrooms and polenta
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Gold Concours General Agricole Paris Wine Competition 2020
Gold Berliner Wine Trophy Winter Session 2020
Gold Mondial des Vins Feminalise 2020
Gold Vinalies Internationales 2020
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020
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