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Château Cantemerle
Traces of the fortress of Cantemerle date back to the 13th century, and it was at the beginning of the 18th century that the vineyard really appeared almost in its present form.
This is a fifth Grand Cru Classé following the prestigious 1855 list, presented to Emperor Napoléon III.
The vineyard extends over approximately 90 hectares on a soil and subsoil of Garonne gravel and a silico-gravelly context Rare and the average age of the vines is 40 years. Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot noir 40%, Petit Verdot 5% and Cabernet Franc 5%. The yield is 600,000 bottles depending on the vintage, i.e. 6,500 to 6,800 bottles per hectare.
All grapes are harvested by hand, and the small berries are sorted in the winery. Vatting lasts around 28 to 30 days, then the wine is aged in new barrels for around half of it, for 16 months before bottling.
All the grapes are harvested by hand, and the small berries are sorted in the winery
Critics Château Cantemerle 2013.
Description Château Cantemerle 2013.
This tender vintage produces tasty wines, ready to drink despite their youth, with mild cuisine or white meats. A gentle Extraction of the tannins is evident, as is a strict selection in the cellar to keep the chewiness fresh and clean. The bouquet is still discreet, with cinnamon, blackberries, figs and a touch of wood showing through.
Serving it in a decanter will allow it to open up to other aromas. But it's so easy to drink that you're surprised the glass is already empty..