2009 Chateau Cantemerle 5eme Cru Classe, Haut-Medoc 1x750ml

Vinous 93

The 2009 Cantemerle finally shows the potential that it displayed out of barrel. It has a delightful, well-defined bouquet with blackberry, cedar and tobacco aromas, vigorous with impressive delineation and class. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, and a taut line of acidity. Fresh and vibrant with a poised and quite tensile finish. This is a wonderfully crafted 2009 Left Bank. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting. [Neal Martin, 14/03/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2038

Robert Parker 89

Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. This has a complex, slightly savoury bouquet that has noticeable peppermint aromas developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and a rather angular, brittle finish. I just think this is going through an awkward stage. Tasted January 2013. [Neal Martin, 01/01/2013]