| Classification | Cinquième Cru Classé |
| Type | Red |
| Producer | Chateau Cantemerle |
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Country | France |
| Main region | Bordeaux |
| Region | Haut Medoc |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
| Volume | 0,75 |
| Condition | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Stock | 0 |
The 2006 Cantemerle was the "surprise package" of the blind tasting at Farr Vintners' horizontal. It has a conservative nose with rosemary and undergrowth scents that open nicely in the glass, but retain a sense of classicism. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, lightly spiced red berry fruit, sage and white pepper, quite persistent on the finish, which feels very pure. What an outstanding 2006 Claret - a Cantemerle that punches well above its weight.
Blackberry and sweet tobacco follow through to a medium body, with slightly aggressive tannins and a medium finish. Chewy.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 16/20 points.
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