2019 Cantemerle (Haut-Medoc)
Secondary Description
Cantemerle has always been a bit of an oddity, in that it is one of the very few Haut-Medoc estates to have made the 1855 classification. Yet the 2019 amply demonstrates again that it deserves that status. Sweet and succulent cassis and blackberry fruit is lifted by nice, fresh acidity; graphite and spice bring extra dimensions to the aromatic profile. For the price, this is always extremely good value claret. (NT 07/06/20)
Producer
Origin
Macau, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Merlot
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Classification
Medoc fifth growths 5th 5eme
Score
92 points, Jane Anson, decanter.com, June 2020
91-93 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, June 2020
87 points, Jean-Marc Quarin, quarin.com, June 2020
16.5 points, James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com, June 2020
This product is delisted and unavailable for sale.
Media Reviews
Jane Anson
Enticing aromatics, clear cassis fruits, astringency on the tannins which bodes well for the ageing as they also have good pliability. Not quite up with their very best vintages but we are getting close here, with tension to the core of the wine, well-judged berry fruit extraction, and clear structure overall. Great Médoc signature. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 92 points
Neal Martin
The 2019 Cantemerle has a ripe and sensual bouquet with ample black cherry and blueberry scents that burst from the glass, flecks of dark chocolate and clove emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins that impart a fleshier mouthfeel compared to previous vintages. It works well because there is still ample structure underneath and cunningly disguised. Smooth as silk on the finish, this is simply a delicious Cantemerle. 91-93 points
James Lawther MW
Really quite graceful in a Margaux sort of way. Fresh, zesty nose with cassis and graphite notes. Juicy and long with plenty of delicately etched tannins offering refinement to the palate. Sufficient fruit weight. Clean, persistent finish with no excess. 16.5 points