Cantemerle 2012

Haut Medoc, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

With a dense, ruby/purple color, low acidity, ripe tannin and well above-average depth, this is really an elegant, cleanly made, pure style of wine, with floral notes, mixed with blueberry and black cherry. It’s medium bodied, with light tannin and is best drunk over the next 10-12 years.

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2027 01 April 2015

Cantemerle’s ethereal elegance and racy, classy style are unmistakable in this understated yet pretty, dark ruby-colored 2012. Offering lots of cherry, raspberry and black currant fruit, this is a wine of unmistakable finesse and delicacy. Enjoy it over the next 10-12 years.

Score: 89 - 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2025 26 April 2013

I appreciate the balance of dark fruits and fine tannins in this young wine. Medium-to-full body, with chewy yet polished tannins and a pretty finish. All in finesse for the vintage.

Score: 90 - 91

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 21 April 2013

Deep dark crimson. Sweet cherry chocolate on the nose. Rich but fluid. Lively, juicy, fresh and harmonious. Very attractive in a lighter style but has very good length too.

Score: 16 - 17

Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2023 18 April 2013

Supple and friendly, with plum and cassis fruit imparting a caressing feel while lightly singed vanilla accents guide the finish.

Score: 86 - 89

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013