The Vignobles Lapeyronie Estate
This current owners Helene and Frederic Lapeyronie represent the fourth generation of winemakers in the family. Frederic is the vineyard manager, Helene is the winemaker. She also teaches viticulture and enology in Saint Emilion.
The Vignobles Lapeyronie Vineyard
The estate, which belonged to Frederic's family, is located on a 2.5 hectare vineyard (6.2 acres) in Cotes de Castillon AOC, on a slope situated at 86 meters above sea level, with southern sun exposure.
The soil is a mix of clay and limestone. The average age of the vines is 40 years old. The vineyard is planted to Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
They also have 2.5 hectares (6.2 acres) in Cotes de Francs AOC, on a slope situated at 77 meters above sea level. The soil is a mix of clay and limestone. The average age of the vines is 35 years old.
The vineyard is farmed using culture raisonée method, guyot double, disbudding, thinning out of the leaves, and fertilization. Manual harvest. Only the best grapes are selected. Production: 2,200 cases.
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Ossian Capitel Verdejo is made from 100% Verdejo.
Ossian Capital represents a particular expression of very old Verdejo vines, taking its potential far finesse, elegance and longevity. It is made in selected years with a selection of extraordinary grapes.
Color: Old golden yellow color with greenish reflections.
Aromas: Surprisingly nuanced and profound.
Flavors: Fresh, full and very light.
Review:
"The 2020 Capitel is pure Verdejo from the oldest vines from the Peña Aguda vineyard in the village of Nieva on slate soils. This is the last vineyard to be bottled and has higher alcohol (14%) than the rest of the vineyards despite now harvesting earlier. The wine has a different aromatic profile but getting closer to the style of Ossian, less opulent than in the past, with more energy, quite fruit-driven with some exotic notes reminiscent of banana skin. The whole clusters were pressed and the juice put to ferment in barrel where the wine matured with the lees and, starting this year, without bâtonnage, because they feel the wines have enough volume and stirring the lees can bring more oxidation to the wine. 2,500 bottles produced. - Luis GUTIERREZ"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (January 31st 2023), 93+ pts
Finca del Castillo Tempranillo La Mancha is made from 30 year old vine Tempranillo (100%).
This pretty little red has a flavor reminiscent of good Cotes du Rhone. Medium bodied, flavorful; hints of raspberry and strawberry. Shows best with picnic fare and grilled meats. Perfect summer red.