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Chateau Cantemerle, Haut-Medoc, 2016

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Cantemerle
$52.99
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A Fifth Growth Bordeaux that consistently punches above its classification. Château Cantemerle sits at the southern edge of the Haut-Médoc, where its gravelly soils and exceptional microclimate produce wines of elegance and refinement. The property has roots dating to the 12th century and was included in the original 1855 Classification. This 2016 benefits from what many consider one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of the modern era—concentrated yet balanced, with structure to age gracefully for decades. Now entering its drinking window, this offers classic claret at a fraction of the First Growth price.

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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." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

89 points

"Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Cantemerle offers up warm plums, black cherries and mulberries with an earth and bay leaves undercurrent. The palate is medium-bodied with just enough fruit and pleasantly chewy tannins, finishing with an herbal lift." —Lisa Perrotti-Brown

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

"This beautiful château is one of the first major properties encountered heading north on the Route des Châteaux. Situated in a woodland setting, this 94-hectare estate is situated on sand and gravel soils, and produces fresh, early-drinking and great value wines. Medium-bodied with some graphite, mineral notes adding to the ripe blackberry fruit. 12 months ageing in oak, 40% new."

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. Drink from 2025." —Roger Voss

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