Cantemerle - Haut-Médoc 2021

matthewjukes.com

16,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

Rather forceful and strident with some sourness and astringency on the finish but, having said this, the fruit seems accurate and pure, and the perfume is enjoyable. There is more to come here as this wine evolves, so cross your fingers, but this might work out rather nicely given five years. 16.5

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Savory, with mushrooms, bark and dried leaves. Some cocoa and walnut notes, too. Medium body with lightly chewy tannins. A little loose.

Bettane & Desseauve

91-92 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Très joli coup de nez floral, ensemble distingué, subtil, raffiné dans son tannin, déjà harmonieux. Une vraie réussite pour un prix qui restera des plus raisonnables.

The Vintage Journal

91-92 / 100

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Medium-deep crimson. Unforced and fragrant raspberry, blackcurrant, hint strawberry aromas with vanilla cedar notes. Fresh raspberry, redcurrant, cassis fruits, fine plentiful chalky tannins and attractive toasty vanilla oak complexity. Finishes cedary firm and minerally. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot, 9% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot. 12 months in 40% new French oak, 13% alc

Alexandre Ma

91-92 / 100

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

Violets blooming in the glass, sweet juicy liquid flowing on my tongue, these are all the elements for me to know Cantemerle 2021 is a success. With the help of the early-ripening terroir, it not only succeeds in maintaining a good level of ripeness in 2021, but also manifesting its signature roundness. Even with a slightly tense finish, it does present an overall balanced structure. A noteworthy tasting experience. ????????????????,???????????????,????Cantemerle 2021???????????????,???????2021?????????,???????????????????????????,???????????????????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Bright, crisp, fresh, juicy and focused on its red currant nose. Medium-bodied, savory, with soft, minty edge to the bright, red fruits on the palate, you can drink this on the young side. The wine is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2024-2042. 90-92

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

87 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Cantemerle has a pleasant, cedar-inspired bouquet, the light black fruit gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and quite structured, revealing classic tobacco notes toward a finish of decent length. This will do fine as an early-drinking claret.

vvwine

90-92 / 100

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Rubinrot. Tabak und Kräuter, dunkle Frucht, ein Hauch Vanille, schöner Duft, Brombeeren und Cassisnoten. Im Gaumen saftig und frisch, der Wein hat Struktur, eine knackige Frucht, feinkörniges Tannin und merklich Säure, alle Elemente sind in Harmonie und im Abgang zeigt der Wein rotfruchtige Aromen und eine gute Persistenz. Nicht gross, aber sicherlich früh grossartig zu trinken. 2025-2042 (Verkostet im April 2022. Vintex/UGCB/Dourthe/Daniel Vins)

Anthocyanes

90-92 / 100

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Avec des notes de bourgeon de cassis, de feuille de murier, de mure et de framboise, Cantemerle 2021 n'est pas aussi austère cette année que nous aurions pu le croire. La bouche est légère à moyennement dense, possède une pointe de verdeur mais reste élégante et fraiche en finale. Fin un peu racinaire.

Wine Advocate

90-91 / 100

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

The 2021 Cantemerle is a very strong effort in a challenging year, offering up aromas of blackcurrants and plums mingled with hints of spice box, black truffle and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and charming, it's supple and succulent, with a generous core of fruit and a saline finish. It's sure to number among the sleepers of the vintage.