Château Cantemerle – Haut-Médoc – Red – 2020 – 1500 ml:

 

Château Cantemerle: A Classically Elegant Haut-Médoc Claret

As a distinguished Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru Classé) from the 1855 classification, Château Cantemerle represents the pinnacle of quality and value from the Haut-Médoc. Located on the southern edge of the appellation, its deep gravel soils contribute to a wine that is renowned for its graceful structure and aromatic precision. It’s a claret that embodies the classic, food-friendly style of Bordeaux.

Tasting Notes

• **Colour:** A profound, gleaming ruby-garnet.
• **Aroma:** The nose is expressive, offering layers of dark forest fruits (blackcurrant, plum) complemented by subtle notes of cedarwood, earthy spice, and a delicate floral lift.
• **Taste:** Elegant and medium-bodied on the palate, the wine showcases a lovely freshness and intensity of fruit. The tannins are fine-grained and well-integrated, providing structure without aggression. It delivers a balanced, complex profile with a lengthy, satisfying finish.

Food Matching & Decanting

This wine is best served slightly cool at 16-18°C. For optimum enjoyment, particularly with younger bottles, allow for 1 to 3 hours of decanting. It is the perfect accompaniment to traditional British Sunday roasts and game dishes.

Haut-Médoc 2020
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