Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cantemerle
Label Name:
 
Haut Medoc 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Haut-Médoc (Macau, Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 49%, Merlot 38%, Petit Verdot 7%, Cabernet Franc 6%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and oak vats with malolactic fermentation; aged ~12 months in French oak (≈40% new).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with cedar, tobacco, graphite and violet notes. Medium‑full body, velvety fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish. Balanced, structured and ageworthy.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised beef short ribs, beef noodle soup.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Cantemerle is a historic Haut‑Médoc estate (≈90 ha) ranked a Cinquième Cru (1855). Restored under SMABTP ownership, it produces classic Left‑Bank Bordeaux blends.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores for the 2009 Cantemerle include: James Suckling 95, Neal Martin (Vinous) 93, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~91, Wine Spectator 88–91, Jancis Robinson ~15. 5/20