Château Cantemerle 2019

Decanter: 92/100 - Enticing aromatics, clear cassis fruits, astringency on the tannins which bodes well for the ageing as they also have good pliability. Not quite up with their very best vintages but we are getting close here, with tension to the core of the wine, well-judged berry fruit extraction, and clear structure overall. Great Médoc signature. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend.

Drinking Window 2027 - 2042

"Barley, walnut-shell and blackberry character. Full body. Chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. A little lean and tight now and needs some time to soften. Better after 2020." - James Suckling

"Smudgy crimson. Light perfume that’s well in balance. Lively and vivacious even if not concentrated. Rather like blackcurrant juice, with a distinctly dry finish. Red bordeaux mouthwash?!" - Jancis Robinson

"A real sleeper, the 2019 Cantemerle has turned out beautifully. Cedar, sweet tobacco, menthol, licorice and incense add pretty aromatic top notes in this super-refined Haut-Médoc. More than anything else, the 2019 stands out for its exceptional balance and alluring personality. This is a terrific showing." - Vinous

"Ripe and forward in feel, with a fun blast of black cherry pâte de fruit and plum compote notes. A light anise and apple wood frame keeps this in check through the finish. Shows good freshness despite the ebullient persona. Should knit up a bit with moderate cellaring. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. 30,000 cases made." - Wine Spectator