2013 Cantemerle
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Delicate, subtle, charming, with smoked earth, campfire, rose bud, leather, gentle red fruit profile, high acidity on the finish that isn't aggressive, but certainly suggests drinking soon, not one to cellar. 40% new oak for ageing, Eric Boissenot consultant.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Tasted blind. Deep garnet. Attractive aroma with some leafiness but not extreme. Not a huge amount of depth yet the tannins are relatively silky. (JH)
The 2013 Cantemerle has an austere, tobacco-tinged, tertiary bouquet that feels hollow. The palate is raw at the moment and the tannins abrasive with a tough, rather green finish. I will seek to re-taste this because even in a difficult vintage like this, Cantemerle ought to be better.
About the producer
Owned by SMABTP Insurance since 1980, this estate has been carefully restored to its former glory, expanding its vineyards to the original 90 hectares and producing high-quality wines in line with its status.