The Capréoles “L’Hydrophobe” cuvée was born from the 2017 vintage, following the violent hailstorms that destroyed part of the harvest’s promise during the summer. This cuvée symbolizes hope after anguish, rage after despondency, humility after anger. We had to bounce back and find beautiful grapes. L’Hydrophobe is therefore a cuvée of resilience. “Live for what tomorrow has to offer, not for what yesterday has taken away.” An impressively dense Brouilly, rich and mineral.
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Eye
Ruby
Nose
Delicate aromas of red berries, violets, and damp earth
Palate
An impressive Brouilly. Concentrated and well-balanced on the palate, with depth and an impressive blend of tannins and minerality, leading to a fresh, dark finish.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with beef tartare, raclette, braised lamb, baekenofe, and quail skewers
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Cédric Lecareux and his wife Catherine founded the Capréoles estate in July 2014 with three hectares of contiguous vineyards, an area expanded by two hectares two years later. From Beaujolais-Villages to Cru Régnié, everything is highly recommended, with, in our opinion, more refined aging profiles. A wonderful place to visit.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Cédric Lecareux—who hails from Languedoc-Roussillon, where he worked at the Gérard Bertrand Group’s estates—and his wife, a native of Beaujolais, purchased this 250-year-old estate in 2014. They cultivate 8 hectares of organic vineyards laid out like a garden around the property, with an exceptional view of the two bell towers of Régnié-Durette.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Cédric Lecareux is one of those new-generation winemakers shaking up the Beaujolais region. After serving as technical director for a major Languedoc wine merchant for six harvests, he settled in Régnié with his wife Catherine—an agricultural engineer like himself—on a neglected vineyard. Upon their arrival in 2014, they began the process of obtaining organic certification, which was granted in 2017. Adhering to the maxim “The rule is that there are no rules,” they adapt their destemming and aging methods each year.
James Suckling
Wine rated 93/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3.6/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Posted on June 30, 2023
We’ve come to expect better from Les Capréoles, particularly with wines like Regnié, Diaclase, or Sous la Croix. Indeed, there’s nothing particularly remarkable about this Brouilly, which has a closed structure and a light body. Marked by its aging, it leaves a pronounced sensation of blackcurrant and black cherry acidity on the palate, already perceptible on the nose. Average length. High price. Probably opened too young with a Roman-style saltimbocca. Rating: 3.3.
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Review by Mr. DAVID V. Posted on July 30, 2022
It has a hint of Burgundy; a little more aging would do it good; the price is a bit high
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Review by Mr. CHARLES M. Posted on 08/26/2025
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Posted on 10/15/2024
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Review by Mr. GUILLAUME M. Posted on March 20, 2024
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Review by Mr. XAVIER D. Posted on 12/26/2023
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Review by Mr. MARC R. Posted on May 8, 2023
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