Domaine Capmartin - Madiran - La Cuvée du Couvent - Red - 2020

Wine:

From exceptional clay-limestone terroirs, the 2020 Red Domaine Capmartin Madiran La Cuvée du Couvent offers a stunning expression of the appellation. Its pure, fresh, and velvety profile is enhanced by perfectly ripe tannins. Aged in large 500-liter wooden vats and barrels, this wine strikes a beautiful balance—generous in volume, concentrated but never heavy, and above all, incredibly refined. A masterful bottle at this price point. Rated 94/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested and destemmed. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Long vatting for 30 days. Matured for 30 months in 500L barrels that have contained wine and for 6 months in concrete vats.

Color:

Dark, brilliant ruby red.

Nose:

An intensely complex aroma with notes of blackcurrant and blackberry mixed with a floral touch of violet and a hint of graphite.

Palate:

A broad, structured framework showcasing Tannat’s pure and fresh style. The texture is beautifully velvety, with fine, silky tannins woven throughout.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Hay-roasted leg of lamb, braised beef chuck, osso buco.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

A distinguished ambassador of Madiran, Domaine Capmartin has stayed true to its traditional roots, crafting wines that are precise, balanced, and irresistibly generous. A true guardian of the region’s heritage, the estate showcases Tannat at its finest, producing wines that are both approachable and built to age. Spanning 19 hectares under organic farming, its cuvées offer authenticity, depth, and remarkable aging potential.