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Georges Duboeuf Château des Capitans (Juliénas)

Juliénas · France

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aves · carnes assadas · massas com molho leve · queijos macios

201590 pts

This cru estate is owned by the Duboeuf family. The wine has some wood aging that adds to the rich texture while not detracting from the ripe juicy red-cherry fruit. With its tannins, the wine could age, so drink from late 2017.
201488 pts

The beautiful estate of the Capitans of Juliénas has produced a smooth and rich wine. A good tannic structure partners with aromatic red cherry and berry fruits. Acidity is well in check, giving just the right freshness. Age the wine a bit more and drink from 2016.
201188 pts

You can taste the wood in this red, fruity wine. It gives a spicy character to the cherries and red currants, adding both complexity and the potential for aging. The end shows the fresh acidity of the year.
201089 pts

Warm and ripe wine, very open with its red fruit acidity well integrated. There are tannins and a more dry character of course—this is a 2010 wine, but the main effect is of weight and some power.
200690 pts

From a 15-acre vineyard owned by Georges Duboeuf. It is a big, bold, ripe wine backed by light wood flavors, and juicy red plum fruits. It is vivid, colorful and solid.