2022 Chateau Capbern Saint-Estephe

The estate’s journey spans over a century, beginning in 1894 when Georges Gasqueton acquired the vineyards. With a rich history marked by the Gasqueton family’s stewardship, it wasn’t until 2012, under new ownership, that Chateau Capbern truly began to shine in a modern light.

This is where history meets bold new direction: the estate was bought by Suravenir Insurance, with Jean-Pierre Moueix, the man behind Petrus, taking a minority stake. The changes came fast. In just a few short years, Laurent Dufau was brought on board, transforming the winemaking process and elevating the estate to new heights. By 2014, Chateau Capbern produced a wine that was the best in its history—a moment that marked the beginning of its new, elevated era.

The 2022 vintage is where all of this brilliance comes together. With a dynamic blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, this wine is a reflection of Saint-Estèphe’s unique terroir—gravel, clay, and chalky soils, combined with old vines averaging 20 years in age. The vines are split across two distinct parcels: one near the prestigious Chateau Calon-Ségur, and the other closer to the Gironde River. These diverse soils give the wine its depth, richness, and complexity, making every sip a true expression of the land.

Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels, the 2022 Chateau Capbern is a showstopper. It has all the elegance you’d expect from a top-tier Bordeaux: rich fruit notes of blackcurrant, plum, and a hint of licorice, balanced perfectly with refined tannins and a touch of oak spice. The wine’s smooth, lingering finish will have you reaching for another glass, and its ability to age beautifully means it will only get better with time.

Chateau Capbern is now a modern classic. It’s the perfect wine for anyone who appreciates Bordeaux’s history, but also wants to taste the future of this iconic region. Whether you’re pairing it with a hearty meal or sipping it solo, this wine delivers everything you want from Saint-Estèphe—and then some. Don’t just drink Bordeaux—experience it.

2022 was an extraordinary vintage for Bordeaux, it was blessed with a 95 pt review by Wine Spectator who said: "A new paradigm for Bordeaux. Very aromatic and sleek, fresh and pure in feel, with all major varietals performing well; far more consistent than the 2018-2020 trio."