Château Cantemerle
Les Allées de Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend
Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
2015 vintage. This is a very impressive second wine that outperforms the grand vin from lesser vintages. More proof of the ageing capacity of even affordable Bordeaux. Terrific value at less than 20 euros.
2015 vintage. This is a very impressive second wine that outperforms the grand vin from lesser vintages. More proof of the ageing capacity of even affordable Bordeaux. Terrific value at less than 20 euros.
Aug 30th, 2026
What a terrific Second! Will be hard to keep one’s hands off the other five in the cellar. But try I will. A tad more patience will easily reward with a 9+.
What a terrific Second! Will be hard to keep one’s hands off the other five in the cellar. But try I will. A tad more patience will easily reward with a 9+.
Oct 17th, 2023
I still think this needs another few years.
I still think this needs another few years.
Apr 8th, 2023
Nice balanced second wine of Cantemerle. Floral nose with violets also blackcurrant, cassis, plum and dark cherry. Some oak/cedar and minerality. Fresh medium bodied ending with dry and crispy acidity.
Nice balanced second wine of Cantemerle. Floral nose with violets also blackcurrant, cassis, plum and dark cherry. Some oak/cedar and minerality. Fresh medium bodied ending with dry and crispy acidity.
May 18th, 2021Bordeaux tour #2: Well balanced. Nothing crazy. Just a nice Bordeaux. Definitely worth buying again.
Bordeaux tour #2: Well balanced. Nothing crazy. Just a nice Bordeaux. Definitely worth buying again.
Jun 21st, 2020
Richer and creamier than normal, but not overripe and over-oaked. An excellent Bordeaux for 20 dollars.
Richer and creamier than normal, but not overripe and over-oaked. An excellent Bordeaux for 20 dollars.
Dec 10th, 2019
