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2008 Ch. Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc

Ch. Cantemerle, Haut-Medoc
Cantemerle and La Lagune are the first of the Grand Cru Classés that you see as you drive north from Bordeaux.  The soil here is a little lighter (sandier) than further north in the Medoc, and Cantemerle's wines reflect this in their fluid, supple style.  Rarely do they make a blockbuster here (the '89 and '09 are exceptions) but the 2008 is a benchmark Cantemerle - the nose is perfumed with violets and a touch of allspice, and the palate is beautifully balanced and enticingly fresh. Cellar for two years and drink until 2018. 
(Philip Moulin, Berrys' Private Account Manager)
Château Cantemerle

Parker
88/100
Ch. Cantemerle, Haut-Medoc
Cantemerle tends to produce somewhat understated and restrained, but finesse-filled wines. The medium-bodied 2008 offers elegant notes of raspberries, red currants, crushed rocks and oak backed up by good concentration, sweet tannin and no hard edges. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.
(Robert Parker- Wine Advocate- May 2011)

New owners have done a wonderful job at Cantemerle, and while the 2008 may not be quite as terrific as the 2005, it is an elegant, floral, raspberry and black cherry-scented effort displaying sweet tannins, medium body, and admirable purity. If it fleshes out in the bottle, it will merit the higher score.
(Robert Parker- Wine Advocate- April 2009)

Parker
88/100
Ch. Cantemerle, Haut-Medoc
Product: 4041
Maturity: For laying down
Vintage: 2008
Origin: France » Bordeaux » Haut-Médoc Map of the region
Producer: Château Cantemerle
Grape Variety: Cab.Sauvignon Blend
Style: Medium Bodied, Dry, 13% alcohol
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