This elegant second wine from Château Cantemerle delivers ripe blackcurrant, plum, and subtle cedar aromas. Medium-bodied with refined tannins, it shows good balance between fresh acidity and silky fruit. Hints of graphite and dried herbs add complexity on the finish. Approachable now, but has potential to evolve over the next 5–7 years.

Decanter | D 88
Published: Nov 10, 2020
Drink: 2022-2034

Raspberry, strawberry and red cherry fruits, a little underpowered generally, although there is tannic structure to hold things in place, and gentle liquorice notes through the finish.

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This very elegant wine is distinguished from its more illustrious sibling by offering full enjoyment at an earlier age. With airy tannins and a soft presence in the mouth, it shows an attractive freshness, great finesse and a finish notable for its surprisingly rich aromatic
expression, but it is a seductive elegance which truly defines the wine. A family meal will highlight its qualities nicely, such as poultry, a blanquette or cutlets in cream.