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Cantemerle 2007

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Haut Médoc
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

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Tasting Notes

A beautiful wine of elegance and intensity, this medium-bodied, dark plum/purple-hued 2007 possesses a floral-infused bouquet, sweet, plush, red and black fruit flavors, and an endearing, silky texture. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.
Drink 2010-2022.

90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (188), April 2010

Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2007 Bordeaux tasting. The 2007 Cantemerle has a lifted redcurrant and raspberry coulis nose with hints of toffee coming through with aeration. The palate is raw on the entry with harsh tannins and a very disjointed, sour finish. I like Cantemerle, but this seems to be poleaxed by the growing season. Tasted March 2015.
Drink Date 2015 - 2018

83
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (231), June 2017

Berry and currant character. Delicate and fruity, with soft tannins

84/87
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, April 2008

Blackish crimson. Tarry, meaty nose then supple, rather refined fruit and a very cool palate. Well managed tannins and no hint of green. Not thrilling but very well handled. Drink 2011-16

16+
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2008

Deep ruby-red. Reduced nose hints at flowers and roasted meat. Lush and sweet, with black cherry and bitter chocolate flavors enlivened by a peppery element. Still, this comes across as essentially plump and seamless, and finishes with good ripe tannins.

87/89
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, June 2008

Good deep colour, attractive fragrant fruit, quite fully and nicely ripe on attack, just a touch of green in the middle, but a very well-made wine in this year and more weight than usual. Drink 2011-17. 4 stars.

16.5
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89/91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (176), April 2008
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