Château Cantemerle is a Fifth Classed Growth which is proud of its heritage and justifies its place in the 1855 classification.
The 2019 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Merlot (23%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Petit Verdot (4%).
Enticing aromatics, clear cassis fruits, astringency on the tannins which bodes well for the ageing as they also have good pliability. Not quite up with their very best vintages but we are getting close here, with tension to the core of the wine, well-judged berry fruit extraction, and clear structure overall. Great Médoc signature. 2027 - 2042
Jane Anson, Decanter (May 2020)