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Chateau Cantemerle, Haut-Medoc, 2016

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Cantemerle
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Château Cantemerle, one of the standout estates of the Haut-Médoc, offers a beautiful expression of Bordeaux in its 2016 vintage. Known for its harmonious balance between power and finesse, this wine reflects the quality and consistency of the Médoc’s terroir. With a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a touch of Petit Verdot, Cantemerle's 2016 delivers both richness and elegance.

The wine opens with aromas of ripe dark berries—blackcurrant, plum—accented by a touch of cedar and tobacco, signaling the subtle oak influence. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, with firm tannins that have softened with age, providing a smooth yet structured texture. The wine’s vibrant acidity keeps it fresh, while the finish is long and elegant, with lingering notes of spice and earthy complexity.

Château Cantemerle 2016 is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but its aging potential is clear. Pair it with roasted meats, grilled steaks, or rich stews, or enjoy it alongside a selection of cheeses. Whether enjoyed in its youth or cellared for further development, this wine offers a true taste of Haut-Médoc’s ability to produce wines that are both accessible and age-worthy.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2016 Cantemerle has developed beautifully with élevage. Pliant, silky and exceptionally balanced, the 2016 has the pedigree and complexity to allow for a number of years of very fine drinking. Moreover, the 2016 delivers serious flavor intensity without being at all heavy. Smoke, iron and cedar add character to a Haut-Médoc that has a lot to offer." —Vinous

Jancis Robinson

16 points

"Deep crimson with purple rim. Intense aroma that is both ripe, sweet damson and floral. Really aromatic. Then rounded and sweet on the palate. Not complex but generous and full of flavour."

Decanter

92 points

"Sweet fruit on the nose is joined by plum and touches of vanillin. It has a southern Médoc feel, with almost-jammy fruit and a gourmet, damson streak. Edgy tannins hold the appealing, generous fruit, and the acidity is pretty high, but that's a signature of the vintage. A blend of the two Cabernets, Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, aged for 12 months in oak, 40% new. Eric Boissenot consults."

Wine Spectator

91 points

"Lively cherry and bitter plum fruit streaks through, laced with fine chalky tannins. Picks up iron and savory hints on the finish."

Wine Enthusiast

93 points

"Well-integrated tannins give this wine a rich, velvet character that is underlined by the blackberry fruits. The aftertaste is dense, concentrated and rich."

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2016

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Pair With

    Drink with Red Meat

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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Cantemerle is a 5th growth, located in Haut-Medoc with vineyards very close to Margaux. And, like a classic, mature Marguax, Cantemerle shows a wonderfully complex, spicy bouquet with age: tobacco, smoke, and mineral-infused cherry notes fill the nose before you even get close to the glass.