Chateau Cantemerle

Chateau Cantemerle offers a combination of good quality; in keeping with its Fifth Growth (Cinquieme Grand Cru Classe) ranking in the 1855 Medoc Classification, and good value. Some are even of the opinion that it should be upgraded as the legendary Bordeaux classification was based only on the selling price of the wines at the time.

This 87 hectare estate in the Haut-Medoc region is planted with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the remainder Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. These are the grape varieties of red Bordeaux, with the finest examples providing decades of drinking pleasure!

Cantemerle also produces a second wine called Les Allees des Cantemerle, whilst the grand vin goes through a process called 'selective devatting'; where only the middle section of the vatted grape juice is pressed - this is unique to Chateau Cantermerle, resulting in a purer wine, completed separated from unwanted grape matter. In style this is known as a vibrant claret; showing plenty of spice and black fruit characteristics, with supple tannins and a soft texture. Cantemerle is a Grand Cru Bordeaux at an affordable price, making it a big seller every year.