Cantemerle - Haut-Médoc 2021

Jamessuckling.com

92

byZekun Shuaithe7/8/2024

Attractive herb and capsicum notes lend freshness to the red currants and plums. Medium body on the palate with a very fluid center palate. Crunchy, elegant and juicy finish with good length. Has plenty of appeal now. Drink now.

Jeb DUNNUCK

87-89

byJeb Dunnuckthe4/4/2024

The 2021 Château Cantemerle is good, and certainly an impressive Haut-Medoc. Offering ample red and black fruits, tobacco-laced herbs, and cedar, it's medium-bodied, forward, has ripe yet crunchy tannins, and a good finish.

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 Cantemerle is floral, lifted and very pretty. Crushed flowers, red-toned fruit, spice, mocha and licorice take shape in a wine that impresses with its delineated, persistent personality. All the elements are nicely balanced. There is a bit of tig

Jeb DUNNUCK

87

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/4/2024

The 2021 Château Cantemerle checks in as 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest 5% Petit Verdot that was raised for 12 months in French oak (40% new). It's a juicy, medium-bodied, more red-fruited effort that has some classic tobacco and underbrush notes, juicy yet integrated acidity, fine tannins, and a good finish. It's a satisfying, enjoyable, well-made Haut-Médoc that will drink nicely for a decade if well stored.

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe2/28/2024

The 2021 Cantemerle is floral, lifted and very pretty. Crushed flowers, red-toned fruit, spice, mocha and licorice take shape in a wine that impresses with its delineated, persistent personality. All the elements are nicely balanced. There is a bit of tightness on the finish, but overall, this is nicely done.

Wine Advocate

89

byWilliam Kelleythe2/22/2024

The 2021 Cantemerle opens in the glass with notes of cassis, dark berries, mint and baking chocolate. This is medium-bodied, with supple, powdery tannins, lively acids and a delicate core of fruit, concluding with a minty, somewhat herbaceous finish.

Jamessuckling.com

92

byJames Sucklingthe2/22/2024

Attractive herb and capsicum notes lend freshness to the red currants and plums. Medium body on the palate with a very fluid center palate. Crunchy, elegant and juicy finish with good length. Has plenty of appeal now. Drink now.

Wine Spectator

88

byJames Molesworththe2/22/2024

An old-school version, with a cedary thread that runs from start to finish, along with savory tobacco leaf and dried currant fruit accents. A touch austere on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2033. 25,000 cases made.  –JM

Wine Enthusiast

94

byRoger Vossthe1/5/2024

This wine comes from one of the first of the grand estates when driving north up the Médoc. The wine brings out the brightness of the vintage as well as its structure and potential for aging. This is balanced, fruit and tannins allied with succulent acidity. Drink from 2027.

Decanter.com

91

byGeorgina Hindlethe12/1/2023

Strongly perfumed, smells strongly of Petit Verdot. Quite high acidity, sharp and tangy straight away, prominent acidity which is mouthwatering, then settles and turns a bit creamy and chalky towards the finish. Ends a little bit bitter. Calm, not shouting, and missing a bit more push and sense of juiciness, a little serious right now but this should round out nicely and provide lots of short-to-mid-term drinking pleasure.

matthewjukes.com

16,5

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

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

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

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

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

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

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

88-90

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

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

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

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.