2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 78% Cabernet Sauvignon; 17% Merlot; 5% Petit Verdot
Region Haut-Medoc
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Berries were sorted after destemming. Made principally from the estate’s young vines, the wine was aged for 12 months, partly in tanks and with 50% in three-year-old French oak barrels; the producer describes this partial tank-and-barrel regime as protecting the wine from excessively marked oak.
Tasting Notes Generous and convivial, intended to be approachable during its early years.
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2009 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 61% Cabernet Sauvignon; 29% Merlot; 10% Cabernet Franc
Region Haut-Medoc
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 160,000 bottles
Bottles160,000
Production Details Produced principally from the estate’s young vines. Grapes were completely destemmed and manually sorted after destemming. Fermentation lasted 6–8 days at 26–28°C, followed by 28–30 days of maceration. Maturation was 12 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. The wine received very light fining and no filtration before bottling.
Tasting Notes Fine and generous, with fruit aromas and a soft, easy, classically Médoc character.
Food Pairing Family-style cooking
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2002 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon; 40% Merlot; 10% Cabernet Franc
Region Haut-Medoc
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 160,000 bottles
Bottles160,000
Production Details Produced principally from the estate’s young vines. Grapes were completely destemmed and manually sorted after destemming. Fermentation lasted 6–8 days at 26–28°C, followed by 28–30 days of maceration. Maturation was 12 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. The wine received very light fining and no filtration before bottling.
Tasting Notes Toasted bread and oak aromas; smooth, silky texture; very soft tannins; a spicy palate and fresh finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Cantemerle, 33460 Macau en Médoc, France
Phone
+33 5 57 97 02 82
Owner
Groupe SMA