Located in the southern part of the Bordeaux Medoc peninsula, Château Cantemerle, designated a great growth in the famous 1855 classification, thanks to its unique terroir, produces complex well-balanced and refined wines.
The wine’s structure displays reserve and complexity, with a welltempered richness and great length. It represents a perfect model of elegance, balance, and the fine flavors typical of Cantemerle’s greatest wines.
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VARIETALS
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
VINTAGE
2021
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%
APPEARANCE
Bright purple hue.
NOSE
Notes of “cassis, dark berries, mint and baking chocolate” on the nose.
PALATE
Elegant, refreshing palate with minerally sparks to the red berry flavors and a softtextured finish.
AGEING
Ageing for 12 months in French oak barrels (of medium toast) which 40% are new.
PAIRING
This fresh 2021 is an ideal accompaniment to spaghetti with caper-tomato sauce or braised chicken in red wine.
RATINGS
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