Score: 89-91 NM

Region: Bordeaux

District: Haut Medoc

Type: Still Wine

Color: Red

Varietal: Red Bordeaux

Vintage: 2008

Futures Item: Yes

Available: 1

Brand: See more from Chateau Cantemerle

Sku: 135337

Price: $35.99

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Product Information:

"Harmonious with complex, lingering flavors of herbs and ripe fruit." Best Value, 3 stars. New York Times, 12/30/11

Parker Review:
New owners have done a wonderful job at Cantemerle, and while the 2008 may not be quite as terrific as the 2005, it is an elegant, floral, raspberry and black cherry-scented effort displaying sweet tannins, medium body, and admirable purity. If it fleshes out in the bottle, it will merit the higher score. 89-91 points.

Other Notes:
This has good intensity on the nose with blackberry, wild hedgerow, gravel and a touch of burnt sugar. Moderate definition. The palate is impressive fine toasty black fruits, good balance, nice tension and grainy texture. Long, cedar finish that lingers in the mouth. A great effort from this estate. 89-91 points, Neal Martin