Anyhow, Grapethinking became interested in Capion, quite coincidentally at the time of your topic for WBW #33. We’re interested in Languedoc, namely for the reasons that came up over the course of WBW – which was high quality combined with affordability.

Languedoc, as a geo-historical ere has much influence on many Romantic poets, and was one of the birth places of sensual pleasures from spoken word poetry, to fine cheese and of course – great wine.

Of course, being a lover of French cafe culture, Carcassonne has always captured my imagination. I’m still under 25, and to be honest, Burgundy and Sancerre intimidate me a little bit. I just feel I’ve never had enough money to understand them – and that there’s a lot more politics involved in terms of production, appelation and price-hiking. Languedoc seems more pure to me – and is untouched by the taint that a globalised market can inject into a region kissed with the mixed blessing of high-praise and high demand.

Chateau Capion is commited to portraying the versatility of the area – and does a good job with producing a good range of wines that truly represent the terroir and flavour of the area. You can find out more about them at: http://www.chateaucapion.com/

Thanks for the great WBW! Perhaps Grapethinking can host one for South African wine in the not too distant future.

Take care.

Regards,

Ruarri

Anyhow, Grapethinking became interested in Capion, quite coincidentally at the time of your topic for WBW #33. We’re interested in Languedoc, namely for the reasons that came up over the course of WBW – which was high quality combined with affordability.

Languedoc, as a geo-historical ere has much influence on many Romantic poets, and was one of the birth places of sensual pleasures from spoken word poetry, to fine cheese and of course – great wine.

Of course, being a lover of French cafe culture, Carcassonne has always captured my imagination. I’m still under 25, and to be honest, Burgundy and Sancerre intimidate me a little bit. I just feel I’ve never had enough money to understand them – and that there’s a lot more politics involved in terms of production, appelation and price-hiking. Languedoc seems more pure to me – and is untouched by the taint that a globalised market can inject into a region kissed with the mixed blessing of high-praise and high demand.

Chateau Capion is commited to portraying the versatility of the area – and does a good job with producing a good range of wines that truly represent the terroir and flavour of the area. You can find out more about them at: http://www.chateaucapion.com/

Thanks for the great WBW! Perhaps Grapethinking can host one for South African wine in the not too distant future.

Take care.

Regards,

Ruarri

How about thoughts on the Capion? Seriously, I almost bought the Capion red called Le Juge 2001 last week but ruled it out for something else at the last moment. I just haven’t heard that much about this domaine… what can you share with me? How did you get introduced to it?

Thanks,
Marcus

How about thoughts on the Capion? Seriously, I almost bought the Capion red called Le Juge 2001 last week but ruled it out for something else at the last moment. I just haven’t heard that much about this domaine… what can you share with me? How did you get introduced to it?

Thanks,
Marcus