Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cantemerle
Label Name:
 
Haut Medoc 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Haut-Médoc (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 21%, Cabernet Franc 9%, Petit Verdot 5%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; fermented in stainless tanks with malolactic conversion; matured ~12 months in French oak (≈40% new). Estate follows HVE environmental practices.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16
Tasting Note:
 
Medium-bodied classic Haut-Médoc: red currant and plum, cedar and spice, hints of rose and graphite, bright acidity, silky tannins and a mineral, saline-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast beef, leg of lamb, mushroom risotto; Western-style hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or roast duck (Peking duck), grilled miso aubergine, beef stir-fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Cantemerle, 5ème Cru Classé (1855) located in Macau, Haut-Médoc. Owned by SMA/SMABTP, ~91 ha under vine; long history and modernised cellars.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Representative scores for Château Cantemerle 2021: The Wine Independent (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 90; InsideBordeaux/Jane Anson ~89; Vinous (Neal Martin) 86; Wine Advocate / William Kelley reports 89–91; selected retailers list James Suckling ~92