Bordeaux
Château Cantemerle - Haut-Médoc - Red - 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 its signature energy, the 2016 Château Cantemerle delivers remarkable freshness and finesse, with delicate floral notes and a long, subtle finish. Supported by an exceptional vintage, classic in style and built for aging, this wine is yet another success for the estate. Given its price point, it's hard not to be impressed.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 2030Château Cantemerle has long been a favorite among critics and wine enthusiasts, and in recent years, it has truly solidified its standing. Through tremendous efforts, the estate has earned its place among the elite of Médoc’s Grands Crus Classés.