Capbern Gasqueton, Saint Estephe

Wine currently held in Bordeaux, estimated arrival in the US mid 2013. Only available in 12 bottle original wooden cases. Serena Sutcliffe, MW: "Cabernet Sauvignon 73%, Merlot 27%. 35 hl/ha made. Bursts with red fruit on the nose. Big soft tannins. The sample is 100% new wood but the final assemblage will be 85% - they think this splendid vintage merits lots of new barrels. A little more density on the mid-palate than the 2009 and more structure. So frank and appealing." 04/11 Jamie Ritchie: "In May, hail destroyed a large part of the crop. Very pure blackberry/blackcurant fruit. Brambley. Beautifully balanced and rich. Lovely ripe fruit. A beautiful expression of St Estephe - rich fruit, great structure, not too firm. Excellent length. Complete wine and showing very well. Should be a great value." 04/11