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Les Allées de Cantemerle 2009 - Château Cantemerle's second wine

Les Allées de Cantemerle 2009 - Second vin du Château Cantemerle

Haut-Médoc|Red wine

3.6/5 (12 customers)

Made primarily from the château’s younger vines, this second wine is aged in the same way as its elder sibling, sharing its authenticity and character. A Haut-Médoc full of finesse and richness, it envelops the palate with fruity aromas in the classic style of the appellation, offering a smooth and approachable experience... Don’t miss it!

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Estate

Château Cantemerle

Vintage

Les Allées de Cantemerle

Vintage

2009

Designation

Haut-Médoc

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot,10% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Quaternary gravels and silicates

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Fermentation for 6–8 days at 26–28°C, maceration for 28–30 days

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 20% of which are new

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

deep, dark color

Nose

full of finesse and indulgence

Palate

envelops the palate with fruity aromas—a true classic Médoc, smooth and easy to drink

Serve

decant at 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2019

Production

160,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with light meals, poultry, or a cheese platter...

More information at Château Cantemerle

More information at Haut-Médoc

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 area, Cantemerle suffered from the adverse weather conditions of 2017 and 2018, which somewhat interrupted its remarkable qualitative progress. This only adds to the appeal of previous vintages, which showcase the full finesse of which this vast 90-hectare terroir is capable. Prices remain accessible, and the wine is in excellent 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 are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Intense and complex with beautiful notes of red fruit and vanilla, the bouquet is as elegant as the ruby color. Frank and supple on the attack, the palate then builds in power to develop an imposing and fleshy body, supported by fine, velvety tannins and expertly balanced oak.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Philippe Dambrine has just handed over the reins of this classic Médoc estate to Laure Canu. While Cantemerle has always produced elegant and approachable wines, those crafted over the past decade have added depth and definition, clearly positioning it as one of the best value wines in the entire Médoc. The work in the vineyard and the winemaking and blending choices made in recent years are paying off. It's a wine to take advantage of, especially given its remarkable aging potential, as we often observe.

Wine Enthusiast

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

James Suckling

Rated: Recommended

Customer rating

3.6/5

based on 12 reviews

Review by Mr. FRISONI C. Published on July 26, 2015

No aroma. No fruit, no bouquet—neither fruit nor earthiness. A flat wine, extremely disappointing! A waste of money, unwarranted advice!