Château Cap Léonveyrin
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Château Cap Léon Veyrin, a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in Listrac-Médoc, is managed by Nathalie and Julien Meyre, the sixth generation of the family, with a 15-hectare vineyard and 12 months of oak ageing.
Identity
Château Cap Léon Veyrin is a winegrowing estate belonging to the Meyre family. It is currently owned and run by Nathalie and Julien Meyre.
History and philosophy
The history of Château Cap Léon Veyrin dates back to 1810. The estate is now in the hands of the sixth generation of the Meyre family. Château Cap Léon Veyrin holds the Cru Bourgeois Supérieur classification.
The appellations
The wines of Château Cap Léon Veyrin are produced under the Listrac-Médoc appellation.
Practical information
For further information, please visit the estate's official website.
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Official estate websiteFrequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of the wines of Château Cap Léon Veyrin?
- Château Cap Léon Veyrin produces its wines under the Listrac-Médoc appellation. This is the sole appellation documented for the estate's wines.
- Who are the current owners of Château Cap Léon Veyrin?
- Château Cap Léon Veyrin is currently owned by Nathalie and Julien Meyre, representing the sixth generation of this winegrowing family.
- What is the vineyard surface area of Château Cap Léon Veyrin and what grape varieties are planted?
- The vineyard of Château Cap Léon Veyrin extends over 15 hectares. The grape varieties are dominated by Merlot (60%), complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) and Petit Verdot (5%).
- What are the characteristics of the wine ageing process at Château Cap Léon Veyrin?
- The wines of Château Cap Léon Veyrin are aged for 12 months. This ageing takes place in barrels, 60% of which are new oak. Fining is performed with egg whites.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard covers a surface area of 15 hectares. The soils consist of gravelly marl and clay-limestone. The average age of the vines is 40 years. The grape varieties planted comprise 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot.
Flagship cuvées
Château Cap Léon Veyrin is the estate's primary cuvée. The property also produces a second wine named Les Hauts de Veyrin.
Vinification and ageing
Harvesting is carried out both by hand and mechanically. Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats. The wines undergo 12 months of ageing in barrels, 60% of which are new oak. Fining is traditionally carried out using egg whites. Consulting oenology is provided by the Laboratoire Michel Rolland.
- Appellation
- Listrac-Médoc
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Nathalie et Julien Meyre
- Technical direction
- Laboratoire Michel Rolland
- Surface area
- 15 ha
- Second wine
- Les Hauts de Veyrin
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Petit Verdot 5%
Estate news
28 October 2011
Bordeaux : Julien Meyre, "Juste un vin qui sourit à la vie"
L'article présente Julien Meyre, un vigneron du Médoc, qui privilégie une approche joyeuse et conviviale du vin, résumée par sa philosophie : "Bien boire, bien manger, bien rigoler". Il se distingue par des initiatives originales comme la création d'un cabaret annuel, impliquant les habitants de son village, pour animer son domaine et promouvoir une image décontractée du vin. Julien Meyre est à la tête des Châteaux Bibian, Julien et Cap Léon Veyrin. En reprenant le Château Bibian, ancienne propriété de Jean Tigana, il a eu pour objectif de moderniser son image qualitative et d'élaborer un vin accessible, caractérisé par sa légèreté fruitée et son charme immédiat, loin des spéculations ou des approches trop intellectuelles. L'article décrit le Château Bibian 2008, un AOC Haut-Médoc, comme un vin au nez flatteur, vanillé, avec des arômes de fruits confits, une bouche généreuse, des tanins souples et une finale marquée. Ce vin est recommandé pour l'apéritif ou pour accompagner des mets tels que l'entrecôte aux sarments et les fromages doux. Le millésime 2008 est proposé au prix de 10€.
Read the source — avis-vin.lefigaro.frPractical information
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- Contact the estate