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La Capitelle de BaronArques - Limoux 2013

Languedoc

Red

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2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

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14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

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88/100

Robert Parker

"In 2015, this estate freed itself from its apostrophe to simply call itself Baronarques. He presented this cuvée, which the producer considers to be his second wine: the blend does not include Cabernets; aging is shared between vat and barrel. Second wine? For tasters, it stands out from the crowd, like the 2011, which was honored before it. A deep, intense red, this vintage offers a nose centered on red fruits and cherries, enhanced by spices, and proves excellent on the palate, with its elegant attack, ample, structured body and dazzling aromas of jammy red fruits, tinged by the barrel with hints of mocha. Fruit, structure and complexity". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)

Features

Estate

Domaine de Baronarques

Cuvée

La Capitelle

Vintage

2013

Designation

Limoux

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

58% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 22% Malbec

Terroirs

mainly clay-limestone soils. Some gravelly-sandy parcels

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Harvest

manual in 12kgs crates

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats for around 8 days at a maximum temperature of 30° C. Maceration from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on vat and grape variety.

Breeding

6 months in barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

garnet-red with purple highlights

Nose

Floral nuances of peony with aromas of garrigue and fresh fruit. Light peppery notes

Mouth

crisp, with good substance. Well-integrated, fresh tannins. Notes of eucalyptus and menthol. Long, flavorful finish with a hint of wild berries.

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink from

2017

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

enjoy with a pan-fried mushroom, roast beef with seasonal vegetables, country terrine...

Domain de Baronarques

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Limoux

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated (2017 guide) 14.5/20 (Good wine)

Domain rated (2017 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the wine:

Late vintage, harvesting began on October 11. Slightly closed nose, with notes of peony and rose. Dense on the palate, with rather strict tannins to date, but with serious potential.

About the domain :

Philippine de Rothschild, owner of Château Mouton-Rothschild in Pauillac, created this estate in Limoux, bringing with her a mastery of Bordeaux viticulture and vinification. Constantly evolving, thanks to a mastery of the terroir and the increasing age of the vineyards, the style and quality of the wines evolve over the years. The blend varies according to the vintage, with a proportion of Atlantic grape varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon) and Mediterranean grape varieties (Syrah, Malbec, Grenache). The Chardonnays, grafted a few years ago, are used to produce one of the appellation's finest whites.

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (guide 2017) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)

Domain rated (guide 2017) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

In 2015, this estate freed itself from its apostrophe to simply call itself Baronarques. He presented this cuvée, which the producer considers to be his second wine: the blend does not include Cabernet (for this 2013, 58% Merlot, with Syrah and Malbec in addition); aging is shared between tank and barrel. Second wine? For tasters, it stands out from the crowd, like the 2011, distinguished before it. A deep, intense red, this vintage offers a nose centered on red fruit and cherry, enhanced by spices, and proves excellent on the palate, with its elegant attack, ample, structured body and dazzling aromas of jammy red fruit, tinged by the barrel with hints of mocha. Fruit, structure and complexity.

About the domain :

Formerly owned by the Abbey of Saint-Polycarpe in the 17th century, this 43-hectare estate was acquired in 1998 by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild (Château Mouton-Rothschild in Pauillac) and her two sons, who have completely renovated the vineyard and winery, making it one of the appellation's best-sellers.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Scored (2016 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)

Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Customer reviews

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Note and review by M. BERNARD B. Published on 01/04/2017

A fine success that brings pleasure to the nose and the palate.

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Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE M. Published on 12/09/2018

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