Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc GCC 5eme Cru 2005
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| APPELLATION / REGION | Haut Medoc GCC 5eme Cru |
|---|---|
| Grape | 61% Cabernet Sauvignon ; 31% Merlot ; 8% Cabernet Franc |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Medium-Bodied |
| Tasting Note | RP 90/100 Cantemerle’s new proprietors believe in producing delicate, beautifully wrought, finesse-styled wines that require some introspection. The deep ruby-hued 2005 displays aromas of licorice, roasted herbs, sweet cherries, and flowers. In the mouth, the wine seems almost light in comparison to its peers, but it possesses an ethereal seriousness, purity, and overall harmony that are striking for its delicacy and finesse. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot with a tiny dollop of Cabernet Franc, it should be at its finest between 2012-2025+. WS 90/100 Shows blackberry and plum skin aromas, with hints of vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins and a pretty, fruity aftertaste. An elegant, balanced style. Lingers on the palate. Best after 2012 NM 91/100 This is a great 2005. The Cantemerle is developing a very attractive, lifted nose with more cedar and crushed stone, hints of freshly rolled tobacco and briary. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, gentle grip, leading to a foursquare but precise finish that does not dare put a foot wrong. Sedate at the moment but sure to open up with time. Classic Bordeaux. Tasted July 2011. Other Critic Score :- James Suckling 93 /100 Stephen Tanzer 88 /100 Wine Enthusiast 88 /100 Jean-Marc Quarin 86 /100 Wine & Spirits Magazine 86 /100 Decanter 85 /100 Jancis Robinson 15 /20 |
| Rating | RP:90 WS:90 WE:88 |
| Size | 75cl |
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