Château Tour de Capet, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
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Château Tour de Capet | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
Château Tour de Capet has 10 hectares of vineyard located at Saint-Hippolyte, at the gateway to Saint-Émilion — one of Bordeaux's most celebrated appellations. Produced from 100% Merlot grown on fertile clay and silt soils at 60 metres above sea level, this is a ripe, full-flavoured Grand Cru of exceptional value, packed with mouth-filling dark plum fruit and hints of sweet spice. Certified organic. Crop thinning in spring and leaf plucking in summer ensures even ripening from 30-year-old vines.
Tom's Note: A classic, and for good reason. Goes toe to toe with wines at double the price — velvet finish.
Tasting Notes
Intense purple in colour with a bouquet of ripe dark berries, tobacco and mint with hints of cinnamon, vanilla and cloves. Full-bodied on the palate with soft, velvety tannins and a long, juicy finish. Beautifully ripe and generous without being heavy — a textbook Saint-Émilion with real depth and finesse.
Technical Details
Grape: 100% Merlot | Region: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux | ABV: 14% | Closure: Natural Cork | Size: 75cl | Certification: Certified Organic | Acidity: 4.90 g/l
Food Pairing
One of the great steak wines — outstanding alongside our Grass Fed Beef and particularly our Gran Reserva range. The soft tannins and ripe fruit also pair beautifully with our Grass Fed Lamb roasting joints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint-Émilion Grand Cru?
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is one of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations, located on the Right Bank of the Gironde. Unlike the Left Bank (Médoc), Saint-Émilion is dominated by Merlot rather than Cabernet Sauvignon — producing wines that are typically rounder, richer and more immediately approachable. Grand Cru status requires stricter production rules and a minimum ageing period, guaranteeing a higher minimum quality standard.
Is it good value?
Exceptionally so. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from a quality producer like Château Tour de Capet typically retails at prices that reflect the appellation's prestige — but this wine consistently performs at a level that rivals bottles at significantly higher prices. Tom's note says it all: it goes toe to toe with wines at double the price.
Should I decant it?
It benefits from 30–45 minutes of decanting to open up the fruit and allow the subtle oak and spice notes to integrate. Alternatively, open the bottle an hour before serving. Serve at 16–18°C.
How long will it age?
In good condition, this wine will develop well for 8–12 years from the vintage. With age it develops additional complexity — dried fruit, leather, tobacco and secondary spice notes — though it's perfectly enjoyable now with the decanting described above.
Do you offer next-day delivery?
Yes — order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
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