ORIGIN
Bordeaux, France
APPELLATION
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
VINEYARD
7.5 hectares of sandy-clay soils with gravel deposits
BLEND
65% Merlot;
35% Cabernet Franc
35% Cabernet Sauvignon
FARMING
Grapes are harvested and separated by plots
WINEMAKING
Macerated for 25-30 days
AGING
12-14 months in French oak; 20-40% of barrels are new.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
14% Alc. |
FOOD PAIRING
Roasted leg of lamb, roasted poultry, and moderately mature cheeses
Château Capet Duverger is owned by Michel Duverger. Michel is a former longstanding president of the Union of Saint-Émilion wineries, who was the driving force to improve the overall quality of the Château estates belonging to the Union. Today, with Michel’s ownership and passion for the region, Château Capet Duverger is one of the examples of this success story with its classic Saint-Émilion Grand Cru style and is known as “Vin de Garage.”