Château Cantemerle 2005, 5eme Grand Cru Classé Haut-Medoc, France
Located in the southern part of the Medoc peninsula near the villages of Macau & Ludon, Chateau Cantemerle, designated a great growth in the famous 1855 classification, has deep gravel soil. Thanks to its unique terroir, Cantemerle produces complex, well-balanced, and refined wines. This is from the legendary 2005 vintage, a year of extremes and also of balance.
Aromas of coffee and caramel accompany an opulent presence on the palate; the attack is smooth and impressions of roundness persist through the finish. Still, the wine resists aging, preserving a slight firmness which balances the softness of the super-ripe tannins.
Abv: 13%
Drinking window: 2022-2028
Food pairing: Slow Cooked Beef, Aged Hard Cheese
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Vintages: 2005
Allergen information: Sulphites
Country: France
Dietary preferences: Vegetarian
Region: Haut-Medoc
Wine sweetness: Dry
Wine variety: Red