91
Vinous
Antonio Galloni
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27 Feb 24
The 2021 Cantemerle is floral, lifted and very pretty. Crushed flowers, red-toned fruit, spice, mocha and licorice take shape in a wine that impresses with its delineated, persistent personality. All the elements are nicely balanced. There is a bit of tightness on the finish, but overall, this is nicely done.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2031
90
The Wine Independent
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
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23 Apr 24
The 2021 Cantemerle has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It flies out of the glass with notes of juicy raspberries and Morello cherries, leading to wafts of cinnamon and roses. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegant and refreshing, with minerally sparks to the red berry flavors and a soft-textured finish.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2031
89
Inside Bordeaux
Jane Anson
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26 Mar 25
Waves of brambled fruits and soft spices, cumin, rosebud and tomato leaf, not huge concentration here but mouthwatering and delicate. 50hl/h yield, generous for the vintage, 40% new oak. Director Laure Canu's first vintage, coming over from Château Angélus and working alongside Philippe Dambrine for first few months. 37hl/h yield after frost.
Drinking Date: 2028 - 2040
89
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
William Kelley
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08 Feb 24
The 2021 Cantemerle opens in the glass with notes of cassis, dark berries, mint and baking chocolate. This is medium-bodied, with supple, powdery tannins, lively acids and a delicate core of fruit, concluding with a minty, somewhat herbaceous finish.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2035
15.5
Jancis Robinson
Jancis Robinson
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28 Jan 25
Tasted blind. Drying finish and not quite enough fruit. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2028 - 2035