Château Cantelaudette - Graves de Vayres Prestige Red 2018

Château Cantelaudette - Graves de Vayres Cuvée Prestige rouge 2018

Graves de Vayres|Red wine

3.5/5 (45 customers)

92/100

Wine Enthusiast

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

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 gatherings with friends!

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Estate

Château Cantelaudette

Vintage

Cuvée Prestige

Vintage

2018

Designation

Graves de Vayres

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

100% Merlot

Terroirs

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

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

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

Mouth

Rich in woody notes, balanced, harmonious, and delicate, with a lovely finish; it’s just waiting to age

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink from

2023

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

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

More information on 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)

About 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. On the palate, it is a model of harmony that promises a magnificent finish if given time to develop.

About the estate:

Long used for mixed farming, this vineyard, founded in 1870 by Jean-Michel Chatelier's grandfather, is now dedicated solely to wine production (55 hectares), producing Graves-de-Vayres and Bordeaux wines of consistent quality, available under several labels.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About wine:

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

Customer rating

3.5/5

based on 45 reviews