Château Cantemerle, 5eme Cru Classé, Haut Medoc, 2024

Deep garnet-purple colored. Features bright, sparky notes of black raspberries and red currants, plus nuances of dusty soil, dried sage, and black olives. The light-bodied palate delivers good intensity with grainy tannins and bright freshness, finishing with an invigorating lift.

DRINKING WINDOW 2027 - 2037

date of review 05/2025

The 2024 Cantemerle has a nicely composed bouquet with blackberry, <em>sous-bois</em> and subtle cedar scents percolating through with time. The palate is fresh and vibrant with saturated tannins, a keen line of acidity, well-integrated new oak and a very well-proportioned finish. This exceeds my expectations and is a great success in the context of the vintage. It could end up at the top of my banded score.

DRINKING WINDOW 2028 - 2040

date of review 05/2025

Great quality, sappy, fragrant, savoury Cabernet Sauvignon aromatics. On the palate things open to show squid ink, juice, raspberry puree, liquorice root, really enjoyable, good texture. 48hl/h yield, 35% new oak, Laure Canu director, SMA Group owners. New winery to be ready for the 2025 harvest.

DRINKING WINDOW 2030 - 2042

date of review 04/2025