A rich, fruity wine with lots of fine tannins and mineral undertones with some flowers. Medium body, pure fruit and a full finish. Drink now or hold. A blend of 55% cabernet sauvignon, 39% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot.

The 2017 Capbern was bottled at the end April 2019. The wine has a perfumed bouquet with black fruit and light marine aromas, and a touch of brine in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannin, very classic in style and quintessentially Saint-Estèphe. Moderate in length, there is a slight rawness on the finish. www.vinous.com

The 'baby brother' of Calon Segur, this is a great value wine and a perennial BI favourite. Cool, mineral nose with dark plum and cherry fruit. Th emineral character comes through on the palate, balanced by fresh, pretty fruit leading into a clean, bright finish. Another classy vintage for Capbern. - April 2018

Fresh and juicy, with pomegranate and damson plum fruit laced liberally with lilac, savory and pebble hints. - James Molesworth, winespectator.com, April 2018

The 2017 Capbern is soft, pliant and inviting. This pretty, gracious Saint-Estèphe has plenty to offer, especially over the near and medium term. Floral notes give lift to the bright red cherry fruit. Soft contours and mid-weight structure add to the wine's immediacy. Tasted two times. - vinous.com, May 2018

The tentative blend for the 2017 Capbern is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it gives exuberant red cherries, blackberries and black raspberries on the nose with touches of bay leaves and dusty soil. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and fresh with chewy tannins and an earthy finish.
- Lisa Perrotti-Brown, erobertparker.com, April 2018

Deep crimson with purple rim. Fresh and delicious bramble and cassis fruit. Firm, finely grained, super-fresh. Slightly chewy but with plenty of dark fruit in the middle. Full but balanced. - Julia Harding, jancisrobinson.com, April 2018