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Château Cantelaudette - Graves de Vayres Cuvée Prestige Red 2018

Château Cantelaudette - Graves de Vayres Cuvée Prestige rouge 2018

Graves de Vayres|Red wine

3.5/5 (45 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

92/100

Wine Enthusiast

Merlot

precise

red meat

success

"A wine to share"

“The color is a sparkling, immaculate ruby red. The result of meticulous winemaking, the nose is remarkably precise and complex. Resinous notes beautifully highlight the aromas of black fruit and vanilla. The palate is a model of harmony that promises the finest development if given time to evolve. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021) The perfect companion for everyday meals and get-togethers with friends!

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Estate

Château Cantelaudette

Vintage

Cuvée Prestige

Vintage

2018

Designation

Graves de Vayres

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

100% Merlot

Regions

On silty-clay-sandy soils between Bordeaux and Libourne, the vineyards stretch across the plateau overlooking the Dordogne. The river’s influence and the proximity of the ocean contribute to the mild climate.

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Destemming, temperature-controlled fermentation with daily pumping over in the absence of air during maceration, and gentle stirring during malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

Partly in barrels, partly in tanks

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

Bright ruby-red color

Nose

A complex and precise bouquet of resinous notes highlighting black fruits and vanilla, violet, and ripe strawberry, with a hint of toast.

Palate

Full of woody nuances, balanced, harmonious, and delicate, with a beautiful finish; it’s just waiting to age

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink starting at

2023

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with red meats, grilled dishes, cold cuts, a cheese platter, and chocolate or red-berry desserts

More information at Château Cantelaudette

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2021) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

The wine’s color is a sparkling, immaculate ruby red. The result of meticulous winemaking, the nose is remarkably precise and complex. Resinous notes beautifully highlight the aromas of black fruit and vanilla. The palate is a model of harmony that promises a magnificent evolution if given time to develop.

About the estate:

Long cultivated as part of a mixed-farming operation, this estate—founded in 1870 by Jean-Michel Chatelier’s great-grandfather—is now dedicated exclusively to vineyards (55 ha), producing Graves-de-Vayres and Bordeaux wines of consistently high quality, marketed under several labels.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the wine:

Aged for 12 months in oak, this wine is richly dense with firm tannins, flavors of blackberry, and a hint of smoky notes. The wine is generous and full-bodied, with a structure that will mellow beautifully. Best enjoyed starting in 2023.

Customer Rating

3.5/5

based on 45 reviews