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Cantemerle 2006

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Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Winemakers Notes

This attractive wine from one of the Bordeaux's most majestic château builds ontheir outstanding 2005, proving once again that they are well worthy of theirFifth Growth status. It combines classic Haut-Médoc earthy minerality withrich, stylish strawberry and blackcurrant fruit, all wrapped up in a refined,well-balanced package. Lovely, fresh, and beautifully-perfumed, Cantemerle's2006 will offer extremely pleasurable drinking over the next 10 to 15 years.Drink: 2012-2020.<br/>

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Snooth User: Matthieu
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équilibré, dense, nez vert ? Mais élégant, léger, arômes "pyro", rond, finesse


September 2007

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Chateau Cantemerle - Haut Medoc FUTURES


 

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Snooth User: RBoulanger
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Black fruit and spice on this elegant nose.
Soft black fruit on the palate - a touch thin. A smooth and balanced wine with a very good finish. Cantemerle has surprised me! In a blind tasting, I might call this a Margaux.


January 2009

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Snooth User: zufrieden
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This wine has surprising heft and is slightly backward. Deep blackberry and coffee notes electrify the olfactory bulbs but streaks of astringency may detract from overall drinking pleasure. Still, there is good structure and balance and this suggests a long life. Hold until 2012 or later. This edition has the classified growth quality sometimes absent in prior vintages.


October 2009

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Quality at this property has been rising dramatically over the last several vintages. Cantemerle will never be a blockbuster claret, but rather one built on finesse and elegance. Hints of menthol, black cherries, cranberries, and blueberries emerge from the 2006's perfumed bouquet. Medium body, impressive purity, good underlying texture, and sweet tannin suggest this elegantly-styled wine will drink well between 2009-2020+. It possesses intense flavors yet requires some introspection. 90-92" WA 5/07


 

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Jancis score: 15/20


August 2009

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