Château Cantemerle has long been one of the best values among classified growth Bordeaux. Even in lighter vintages, Cantemerle is consistently balanced and elegant in style. The 2015 harvest was a ripe vintage and the best wines show opulent fruit with a fine balance of acid and tannin. The Cantemerle shows a generous claret style with blackcurrant and blackberry fruit aromas enhanced by elements of cedar, herbs and toasty oak. The flavors are sleek, elegant and supple, with the black fruits interwoven with the herb and spice tones. All the elements of the wine are in harmony and the 2015 Cantemerle will provide delicious drinking for the next 10 to 20 years. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Château Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc (Bordeaux, France) 2015
By Wayne Belding