Les Allées de Cantemerle 2005
Made primarily from young vines at Château Cantemerle (Grand Cru Classé), this second wine is aged in the same way as its elder. It shares its authenticity and personality but differs in its aging profile. As it matures more quickly, it is ready to be enjoyed in its early years. The aromas are fruity and delightful; its supple structure and notes of red fruit captivate with a lively attack.
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Eye
deep, dark color
Nose
with notes of spices and blackcurrant
Palate
a full-bodied, firm attack, well-ripened tannins, and great richness
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2017
Production
160,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur une cuisine légère, des volailles, un plateau de fromages...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Like its neighbors in the Ludon-Macau sector, Cantemerle suffered from the inclement weather of 2017 and 2018, which temporarily halted its magnificent upward trajectory in quality. All the more reason to turn to vintages from previous years, which showcase the full finesse of which this vast 90-hectare terroir is capable. Prices remain affordable, and the vintage is in fine form in 2019. The arrival of a new director, Laure Canu, marks the beginning of a new chapter for the estate.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Intense and complex, with lovely notes of red fruit and vanilla, the bouquet is as elegant as the ruby-red color. Bold and supple on the palate, the wine then builds in intensity, developing an imposing, full-bodied character, supported by fine, velvety tannins and a skillfully balanced oakiness.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Philippe Dambrine has just handed over the reins to Laure Canu at the helm of this classic Médoc estate. While Cantemerle has always produced elegant, easy-drinking wines, those crafted over the past decade have gained added depth and definition, clearly positioning it as one of the best values in the entire Médoc. The work in the vineyard and the winemaking and blending choices made in recent years are paying off. Now is the time to enjoy them, especially since their aging potential is remarkable, as we have often seen.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
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