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Inside Bordeaux
Jane Anson
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26 Mar 25
Fragrant concentration of earth, violets and iris flowers immediately apparent, continuing on the palate with black tea, cedar, liquorice root, blackberry, slate, campfire. 50hl/h yield. You could open now with a long carafe, but it will continue to age for another decade at least. Great stuff. 40% new oak for ageing, Eric Boissenot consultant, Philippe Dambrine estate director.
Drinking Date: 2026 - 2040
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Vinous
Neal Martin
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16 Apr 26
The 2016 Cantemerle has a ripe, juicy bouquet with blackberry, black olive and blueberry fruit, quite floral in style. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite high-toned in terms of acidity, sapid, with a welcome briny finish. More-ish and great value. Yes please! Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
Drinking Date: 2027 - 2042
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The Wine Independent
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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08 Dec 22
Deep garnet in color, the 2016 Cantemerle leaps with pretty, floral notes of rose oil and lavender, followed by a core of raspberry preserves and kirsch, plus a hint of underbrush. The light to medium-bodied palate is lively and vibrant, featuring chewy tannins and a lifted, savory finish.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2029
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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30 Nov 18
Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Cantemerle offers up warm plums, black cherries and mulberries with an earth and bay leaves undercurrent. The palate is medium-bodied with just enough fruit and pleasantly chewy tannins, finishing with an herbal lift.
Drinking Date: 2019 - 2028
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Jancis Robinson
Jancis Robinson
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12 Feb 26
Tasted blind. Serious, intense nose. Bone-dry finish. Not a charmer but it ticks the boxes. Very dry end. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2027 - 2037