| Rating | 89 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Médoc Bordeaux France |
| ABV | 13% |
| Price | $55.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2021-11-22 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Steak Dinner, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Merlot , Petit Verdot
Chateau Cantemerle Haut-Medoc 2016 Review
This wine is on the leaner side and smells of white pepper and berries underneath river rock minerality. It has good texture; the tannins are there but overpowering — letting the mild fruit core shine.
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