Château Cantemerle
Haut-Médoc 5ème Cru Classé
2008
NEWAnother Château that produces superb value Claret, especially in a vintage like 2008. Robert Parker says “this property deserves a higher ranking than its 1855 classification” and we’re inclined to agree. Very elegant, classic Claret that will improve considerably over the next 5-10 years.
The Press
89-91: “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, The Wine AdvocateOur tasting notes
Sweet raspberry and plum flavours with great freshness and purity. It is a medium bodied wine with fairly fine tannins and lovely, well balanced finish.Wine data
Grape variety: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot & 3% Cabernet FrancAppellation: AC Haut-Médoc
Alcohol: 12.5%
About Château Cantemerle
The estate has a long history in the Haut-Médoc with its existence recorded as early as the 12th century. In the 1855 Classification Cantemerle was included, seemingly as an afterthought, with the 5eme Cru Classes. More recently the Château was bought by Groupe SMABTP (Les Mutuelles d’Assurance du Bâtiment et des Travaux Public) who have invested vast sums of money in reviving the Château and have elevated this Château to the status it now enjoys.
Prices are all-inclusive for deliveries to UK mainland. Minimum total order is 1 case (12 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for the UK and 2 cases (24 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for Northern Ireland, Highlands and islands. Please note there is a surcharge for delivery to Northern Ireland and Islands. Please call 020 7549 7900 for more info or read our Delivery/Collection Information and Terms & Conditions. We use recycled boxes for our mixed cases to help protect the environment.
