Cantemerle 2008

Haut Medoc, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Cantemerle tends to produce somewhat understated and restrained, but finesse-filled wines. The medium-bodied 2008 offers elegant notes of raspberries, red currants, crushed rocks and oak backed up by good concentration, sweet tannin and no hard edges. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2023 03 May 2011

New owners have done a wonderful job at Cantemerle, and while the 2008 may not be quite as terrific as the 2005, it is an elegant, floral, raspberry and black cherry-scented effort displaying sweet tannins, medium body, and admirable purity. If it fleshes out in the bottle, it will merit the higher score.

Score: 89 - 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2009

Currant bush and berries on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins, bright acidity and a clean, fruity finish. —J.S.

Score: 87 - 90

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2009

Crimson. Hint of rawness on the nose but lovely round silky texture on the palate. Pretty dry tannins but very fine ones. Muscular. Well done.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-19 01 April 2009