Chateau Cantemerle 2011 Haut Medoc
| Category: | Chateau Cantemerle |
|---|---|
| Category: | dry |
| Wine color: | red |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Bordeaux |
| Winery: | Chateau Cantemerle |
| Grape variety: | 40 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 % Cabernet Franc |
| Classification: | 5. Cru |
| Vintage: | 2011 |
| Alcohol (in %): | 13 |
| Volume (in l): | 0,75 |
Cantemerle 2011 has a beautiful dark ruby colour. The wine has a fruity aroma that is typical of the region. Dark berry fruit predominates. The taste is fruity, harmonious and spicy with hints of coffee. The wine has balanced tannins, which will improve with further decanting. This is a very direct, clean and balanced wine with great potential for ageing.
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Château Cantemerle
Château Cantemerle is one of the first grand cru classé estates from Bordeaux. It was classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru Classé) in 1855. The château’s history dates back to the 14th century when it served as part of the line of fortifications protecting the shores of the Médoc.
The estate is currently managed by Philippe Dambrine and belongs to an insurance company. The vines are cultivated on 87 hectares, divided into three roughly equal parts, which are alternately left fallow to allow the soil to rest before being replanted with a different grape variety. The wine ages for 12 months in oak barrels, with 30% being new.
Cantemerle wine consistently represents one of the best possible purchases in terms of quality/price ratio.
