Chateau Cantemerle - Grand Cru Classe, 2010
Chateau Cantemerle is one of the oldest properties in Bordeaux. This chateau dates back to the 12th century and is said to be one of the most beautiful in all Medoc. Cantemerle is listed as Cinquième Cru Classé, with approximately 400,000 bottles produced each year.
Quite inky with a pleasant dark ruby hue. To the nose it opens up with deep and ripe black fruit (black cherry, cassis, blackberry) combined with a pleasant green note of liquorice and blackcurrant leaves. Nuances of clove, chocolate and smoke, all wrapped by a nutty character and a touch of gravel minerality. On the palate, it’s medium to full in body, with fragrant juice and ripe black fruit. As well as a touch of leather, smoked wood and clove. Tannins are ripe and succulent. A trace of liquorice, mint and smoked wood in the finish. Intensity and finish are somewhere in between medium+ and pronounced. Very good wine, with a satisfying ripeness of fruit. It lacks a bit of definition to be truly great, but a really interesting wine at this price point.