Château Capbern Saint-Estèphe 2020 (14% ABV) — 88
SF | Dense onyx colour and persuasive aromatic of bonfires and autumn evenings. There is a hint of volatility on the palate, however, which distracts, a shame ,as the inherent structure is sound and pleasingly typical, with pure assertive acidity framing the tannic backdrop and no shortage of fruit at its core.... 90
AJ | Jet black or midnight black: opaque. Exotic, with some incense spices. Just a touch livid and bloodshot; a bit oaky, too. Perhaps it will be gentler and more settled after a year or two's rest. The urgency of the vintage apparent here. On the palate, much as the aromatics. I find this a little bit wild and indigestible at this stage, and over-elemental. Time may heal but it is rather on edge at present.Drink Dates: 2027 - 2037.