| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Haut Médoc |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
Tart acids are accompanied by hints of cranberries, sweet and sour cherries, flowers, and wet rocks. Medium-bodied, vibrant, zesty, and light, this finesse-styled wine can be consumed over the next 7-10 years.
Solid, with a good core of currant and berry fruit and just a hint of minerals. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a caressing finish. Seems better than 2003 and 2002.
Attractive, quite savoury blend of integrated fruit and oak. Good life, fragrance and charm with dry - not sweet - fruit that is quite creamy textured and then very fine tannins. Just medium weight but very good balance.
Ripe perfumed dark fruit and a slight caramel note giving an impression of sweetness on the nose, followed by dark spice. Dry but very fine tannins and an elegant cool finish. Fine-grained and nicely balanced. Drink 2009-2014. Date tasted 16th Feb 09.
Like Cantemerle’s 2003, the 2004 is a competent but uninspiring effort. A black/purple color is accompanied by notions of licorice and black currants, dry, austere, hard tannins, medium body, huge structure, and a certain astringency. If it fleshes out and the tannin becomes sweeter, it will merit the higher score. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2017.
