Appellations

Cantemerle 2023

Haut Medoc, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

Intense plum colour, this has lift and attractive leafy notes, full of character and carefully-shaped and extracted tannins, cassis fruits, black chocolate and liqourice. Old school in feel, finessed and not overly sleek, full of heart. 35% new oak, 43hl/ha yield.

Score: 92 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2029-2042 Date: 02 May 2024

The 2023 Cantemerle is a deep, potent wine. A blast of dark plum, blackberry, mocha, grilled herbs, gravel and lavender make a strong first impression. The aromatics and overall structure are quite appealing, although I find the tannins a touch bruising at this stage. A long, sustained finish compensates to some degrees. Tasted two times.

Score: 88 - 90 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2026-2038 Date: 30 April 2024

The 2023 Cantemerle has an attractive nose that offers more fruit concentration than its peers, raspberry and crushed strawberry, light peppery notes. The palate has good body on the entry, but it doesn't quite possess phenolic ripeness right on the finish. Could this be subsumed during the élevage? A third sample verified a nagging, albeit slight vegetal aspect but let's see how it will show once in bottle.

Score: 87 - 89 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2027-2040 Date: 29 April 2024

The 2023 Cantemerle offers up aromas of dark berries, cherries, mint and herbs, followed by a medium-bodied, round and fleshy palate that's a touch varietal in profile this year.

Score: 88 - 89 William Kelley, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 26 April 2024

This shows focus and balance with a pretty dark-fruit character, as well as hints of blue flowers and stones. Medium-bodied, juicy and vivid with very polished tannins and fresh acidity. Nice center-palate with cabernet character coming through. Firm at the end.

Score: 93 - 94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 24 April 2024