2008 Cantemerle
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Muscular weight and density to the mid palate, this starts off with plenty of raspberry and blackberry fruits, along with cedar and leather. Drops fairly quickly through the mid palate. Suggest going for large format of this vintage if you can find it, there is still plenty of freshness here and plenty of enjoyment to be had. 40% new oak for ageing, fined but unfiltered on bottling, Eric Boissenot consultant, Philippe Dambrine director.
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The 2008 Cantemerle has a simple and rather monotone nose: rustic brambly red berry fruit, earthy with pencil shaving notes developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin, good acidity but overall it comes across as rather simplistic compared to its peers and lacks real engagement. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 10-Year On tasting.
Tasted blind. Lustrous dark ruby. Fragrant – even slightly soapy. Fresh and complete already. Excellent balance. Just a bit dry on the end. (JR)
Mid ruby. Well evolved nose. Light, rather tart palate. Clean enough but very tight and chewy. (JR)
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.