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Cantemerle 2005

Haut Medoc, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

This is a great 2005. The Cantemerle is developing a very attractive, lifted nose with more cedar and crushed stone, hints of freshly rolled tobacco and briary. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, gentle grip, leading to a foursquare but precise finish that does not dare put a foot wrong. Sedate at the moment but sure to open up with time. Classic Bordeaux.

Score: 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 July 2011

Cantemerle’s new proprietors believe in producing delicate, beautifully wrought, finesse-styled wines that require some introspection. The deep ruby-hued 2005 displays aromas of licorice, roasted herbs, sweet cherries, and flowers. In the mouth, the wine seems almost light in comparison to its peers, but it possesses an ethereal seriousness, purity, and overall harmony that are striking for its delicacy and finesse. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc, it should be at its finest between 2012-2025+.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2025+ 30 April 2008

Shows blackberry and plum skin aromas, with hints of vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins and a pretty, fruity aftertaste. An elegant, balanced style. Lingers on the palate.

Score: 90

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012+ 31 March 2008

This popular and reliable estate is one of Bordeaux’s best value classed growths with production in 2005 the smallest ever. A very fragrant, classic nose of mulberry, blackberry and graphite with solid black fruit and firm tannins and nice touches of toast and spice. There is very good freshness here. A real success.

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 10 April 2006

Quite transparent and aromatic. Soft and gentle - not overdone. Rather supple and silky. A good medium term drink.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2022 10 April 2006