17 RVF

    Château Cantemerle 2016

    Bordeaux • Haut-Médoc • 5th Classified Growth • Red

    229,80€ tax included
    229,80€ tax included
    38,30€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    • Country Frankrijk
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Haut-Médoc
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2016
    • Culture Reasoned
    • Grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot

    Cantemerle is an estate whose quality improves over time. The wines offered are powerful and expressive in their youth. Excellent value for money.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • La Revue du Vin de France 17/100
    • Bettane & Desseauve 95/100
    • Wine Spectator 90/100
    • Parker (WA) 89/100
    • Vinous 92/100
    • James Suckling 94/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 89/100
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    Area: 94ha planted, 91ha in production Average age of the vines: 30 years Planting density: 9600 plants/ha Yield: 50-55 hL/ha

    Vinification and aging

    Hand-harvested.
    Fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled tanks for 28 to 30 days.
    Aged in barrels for 12 months (50% new oak), then for 4 months in tanks after blending

    Cantemerle Castle

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    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2020 à 2024

    • Ageing potential 2016

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
    • timber frame