Bordeaux
Château Cantemerle - Haut-Médoc - Rouge - 2016
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2016
Name: AOP Haut-Médoc
Grape variety: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 (RVF)
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2022
Guide RVF 2020 : 17/20
Guide B+D 2020 : 17/20
Wine:
With the distinct energy of the vintage, the 2016 Château Cantemerle displays ample freshness and finesse, a delicately floral character, and a long, subtle structure. Supported by a great vintage marked by impeccable classicism, which will age perfectly, the wine once again signifies a triumph. Considering its price level, it's undoubtedly a compelling choice.Vinification:
Hand harvested, aged for 12 months in French oak barrels of which 40% are new.Color:
Deep and bright red.Nose:
Delicious aromas of black fruits mixed with beautiful notes of graphite.Palate:
Fine and delicate, this wine with its subtle structure and long finish is a pure success!
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Pan-fried veal liver, rib of beef, leg of lamb.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030Top critics and enthusiasts consistently praise the wines of Château Cantemerle, especially in recent years following colossal efforts that have solidified the estate's position among the elite Grand Cru Classés of the Médoc.