Château des Capitans Juliénas 2019
Overview
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This 2019 vintage offers a brilliant garnet color in the glass. Superb aromas of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry with a hint of spice, white pepper and vanilla display on the nose. This is a full-bodied, rich wine with a solid tannic backbone signifying good aging potential. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
The remarkable old vines (over 50 years old) form one single, undivided vineyard of approximately 29.7 acres circling the estate and benefit from optimal soil and microclimate conditions. Southeast hillside exposure to the sun allows the grapes to attain perfect ripening before they are harvested. Harvesting of this wine is done manually, in whole bunches and the grapes are de-stemmed. Maceration lasts between 10 to 12 days and fermentation is conducted at temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. 20% of the wine is aged for 8 months in new French oak, with the rest in stainless steel. Château des Capitans is owned by the Duboeuf family.
Interesting Facts
This 18th-century castle is situated right in the heart of the AOC Cru Juliénas, in a locality knows as Les Capitans. Centuries-old cedar trees in the stately gardens stand as tall sentinels of a long, illustrious past. The remarkably old vines form one single, undivided vineyard circling the estate and benefit from optimal soil and microclimate conditions.
Serving Hints
This wine is best served with braised lamb, slow- cooked ribs, chili and aged cheeses.
PRODUCER: Georges Duboeuf
COUNTRY: France
REGION: A.O.C. Beaujolais
CRU: Juliénas
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Gamay
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.2 g/l
pH: 3.58
ACIDITY: 5.58 g/l
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
The remarkable old vines (over 50 years old) form one single, undivided vineyard of approximately 29.7 acres circling the estate and benefit from optimal soil and microclimate conditions. Southeast hillside exposure to the sun allows the grapes to attain perfect ripening before they are harvested. Harvesting of this wine is done manually, in whole bunches and the grapes are de-stemmed. Maceration lasts between 10 to 12 days and fermentation is conducted at temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. 20% of the wine is aged for 8 months in new French oak, with the rest in stainless steel. Château des Capitans is owned by the Duboeuf family.
Interesting Facts
This 18th-century castle is situated right in the heart of the AOC Cru Juliénas, in a locality knows as Les Capitans. Centuries-old cedar trees in the stately gardens stand as tall sentinels of a long, illustrious past. The remarkably old vines form one single, undivided vineyard circling the estate and benefit from optimal soil and microclimate conditions.
Serving Hints
This wine is best served with braised lamb, slow- cooked ribs, chili and aged cheeses.
PRODUCER: Georges Duboeuf
COUNTRY: France
REGION: A.O.C. Beaujolais
CRU: Juliénas
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Gamay
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.2 g/l
pH: 3.58
ACIDITY: 5.58 g/l
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
Press Highlights
2020: 92 Pts - James Suckling, Dec 20212019: 93 Pts - James Suckling, Apr 2021
2019: 90 Pts - Wine Spectator, Nov 2021
2018: 93 Pts - James Suckling, Feb 2019
2017: 93 Pts - James Suckling, Feb 2019
2017: 91 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Mar 2019
2017: 91 Pts - James Suckling, Dec 2018
2016: 91 Pts. ‘Editor’s Choice’ - Wine Enthusiast, March 2018
2016: 91 Pts. - Vinous, March 2018
2015: 90 Pts - Wine Spectator, Dec 2016
2015: 90 Pts - Wine Advocate, Aug 2016
2015: 90 Pts - Wine Enthusiast, Mar 2017
2015: 90 Pts - Vinous, Jan 2017
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Press Highlights
2019 93 Pts James Suckling Shelf Talker
2018 93 Pts James Suckling Shelf Talker
2020 92Pts James Suckling Sell Sheet
2019 90Pts Wine Spectator Sell Sheet
2019 93 Pts James Suckling Sell Sheet
Duboeuf Beaujolais Cheat Sheet
A.O.C. Julienas Regional Map
George Duboeuf Winery Presentation