Château Cantemerle 2015 - Haut-Médoc 

Region: Bordeaux, Médoc

Appellation: Haut-Médoc

Vintage: 2015

Colour: Red

Grape varieties: Approximately 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot

Critics' scores

Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (Neal Martin) : 90/100

"A straightforward, precise Cantemerle with good tension. Classic, well structured, and true to its style."

James Suckling: 93/100

"A harmonious, elegant wine with lovely velvety tannins. Beautiful intensity of red and black fruits."

Wine Spectator: 90/100

Jancis Robinson: 16.5+/20

Tasting notes

Colour: Intense ruby with garnet highlights.

Nose: Expressive, with notes of ripe red fruit (cherry, raspberry), redcurrant, dried flowers, hints of cedar and sweet spices. Perfectly integrated ageing.

Palate: Supple attack, elegant mid-palate, with mellow tannins and fine finesse. Good freshness that lengthens the wine, finishing with floral, spicy and slightly woody aromas. A balanced, accessible wine, both classic and charming.

Food and wine pairings

• Duck breast, grilled fillet of beef
• Poultry, roast or in a light sauce
• Lamb tajines with prunes
• Mature or soft cheeses (Brie, Reblochon, Tomme de Brebis)