Cantemerle 1996

Haut Medoc, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

I had hoped this wine would turn out closer to outstanding, but it is an excellent Cantemerle, if not quite as stunning as I had expected. The wine offers a dark ruby color, and a sweet nose of black raspberries, subtle new oak, and acacia smells. There is fine sweetness and solid tannin in this elegant, symmetrical wine. It is more forward and lighter than it was from cask, but it is a stylish example of Cantemerle. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2015.

Score: 87

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2003-2015 01 April 1999