the wine holds its own as one of the most beautiful in the entire appellation and one of the best in the somewhat lackluster vintage

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There is excellent volume and power to the mineral-driven broad-shouldered flavors that deliver huge length on the explosive finish that also displays a hint of warmth

Capbern Vintage:2009 the wine holds its ownThe 2010 Capbern Gasqueton is a wine that I never tasted en primeur. It has a very intense bouquet with blackberry, tobacco, dried blood and loamy aromas that vie for attention, all served up with impressive delineation. The palate is medium bodied with grippy tannins, a lovely rondeur here that counterbalances the structure of the vintage. Gentle grip, good body and backbone with plenty of stuffing on the finish, this is an excellent long term and