Château Cantemerle 2011, Haut-Médoc 5° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 91
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Elegant Haut-Médoc with dark fruits, soft spices, fine tannins and balanced structure. Long finish, classic finesse.
Château Cantemerle 2011 - Haut-Médoc 5th Grand Cru Classé
Origin & Production
Château Cantemerle is located in the communes of Macau and Ludon, in the Haut-Médoc region. The 2011 vintage is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot.
Wine Tasting Profile
- Colour : Deep ruby red.
- Nose : Aromas of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), cedar, liquorice and sweet spices.
- Palate: Supple and round on the palate, with fine tannins and a fine structure. The balance between fruit and wood is harmonious, offering a velvety texture.
- Finish: Long and persistent, with notes of black fruit and spices.
Notes & Ratings
- Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 91/100 - ‘A very successful and elegant 2011, Cantemerle has produced a wine of fine style in a ruby/purple colour, with notes of flowers, blackberry, raspberry and blueberry. With great quality and purity, this medium-bodied wine has soft tannins and a texture that builds gradually. A very fine wine to be enjoyed over the next 10-15 years’.
- Gault & Millau: 15.5/20
Food & wine
Château Cantemerle 2011 goes perfectly with :
- Roast veal with chanterelle mushrooms
- Grilled rib of beef
- Mature cheeses
Serving temperature
This wine should be served at between 17 and 18°C to fully appreciate its aromas and structure.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Alcohol | 13° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 12 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet franc, Petit Verdot |
| Storage advice | Cellaring up to 15 years. |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | SC Château Cantemerle, 33460 Macau, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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Elegant Haut-Médoc with dark fruits, soft spices, fine tannins and balanced structure. Long finish, classic finesse.