14,5/20
Gault & Millau
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15,5/20
RVF
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16/20
Bettane & Desseauve
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1*Étoile
Hachette
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88/100
Robert Parker
"Very elegant in its ruby color, this wine develops a beautiful bouquet that blends red fruits with a sweet woody, cocoa-like note. A racy woodiness that is reflected in a sappy, fleshy palate, supported by firm, tight tannins that are still a little strict on the finish. Of course, you'll have to wait and see". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016) Delivery in wooden case for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.
Features
Estate
Château Cantemerle
Cuvée
Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2012
Designation
Haut-Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
silica-gravel soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
in wooden vats
Breeding
12 months in barrel
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
refined fruit flavours
Mouth
supple and vigorous with a hint of vanilla
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with red meats, roast poultry, a platter of mature cheeses...
Château Cantemerle
Haut-Médoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 16/20 (Very good wine)
Domain rated (2022 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
More Cabernet (wild strawberry) on the nose, quite fine in texture and fruit, good tannin, obvious South Médoc type.
About the domain :
Like its neighbors in the Ludon-Macau area, Cantemerle suffered from bad weather in 2017 and 2018, putting a slight halt to its magnificent qualitative progress. All the more reason to have confidence in previous years, showing all the finesse of which this vast 90-hectare terroir is capable. Prices remain affordable and the cru is in good shape for 2019. The arrival of a new director, Laure Canu, marks the start of a new cycle for the estate.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2016 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A very elegant ruby-red color, this wine develops a beautiful bouquet combining red fruits and a sweet woodiness with cocoa accents. A racy woodiness that is reflected in a sappy, fleshy palate, supported by firm, tight tannins that are still a little strict on the finish. Of course, you'll have to wait and see.
About the domain :
Intense and complex, with notes of red fruit and vanilla, the bouquet is as elegant as the ruby color. Straightforward and supple on the attack, the palate then rises to develop an imposing, fleshy body, underpinned by fine, velvety tannins and skilfully measured oak.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 14.5/20 (Good)
About the wine:
Floral nose (rose, violet) with hints of black fruit. Medium body, tannins still a little clinging.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2016 guide) 15.5/20 (Good wine)
Domaine rated (2022 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The 2012 isn't the most opulent wine of the vintage either, but it offers a great deal of pleasure and, above all, very good digestive balance.
About the domain :
Philippe Dambrine has just handed over the reins of this classic Médoc estate to Laure Canu. While Cantemerle has always produced elegant, easily digestible wines, those produced over the last ten years have added extra depth and definition, clearly positioning it as one of the best value for money estates in the Médoc. The work done in the vineyard and the winemaking and blending choices made over the last few years are paying off. We must take advantage of this, especially as the ageing potential is remarkable, as we can often verify.
Wine Enthusiast
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. NICOLAS P. Published on 07/10/2020
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