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Chateau Capucine (Chateauneuf du Pape)

History / Geography

• Part of the family estate of Christophe Coste.
• One hectare is located in CDP in the sector known as Les Gallimardes.

Winemaking / Wines

• Coste produces a single cuvee made of 100% Grenache Noir grapes harvested from 40 year old vines.
• The wine is aged in small oak barrels for 11-24 months.
• Total production consists of 3000 bottles.
• WA rating Chateau Capucine 2009:  90-93:  "this impressive 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is a sleeper of the vintage that is loaded with potential. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a layered, full-bodied wine displaying abundant kirsch, licorice, garrigue and spice box characteristics and beautiful density, purity and overall equilibrium. This big, rich Chateauneuf was made from 100% Grenache aged in 100% small oak barrels. It comes from the sector of Chateauneuf du Pape known as Gallimardes and should drink well for a decade or more."