description Chateau Cantemerle Overview
Château Cantemerle is a fifth-growth estate in Haut-Médoc, France, specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Its consistent high ratings reflect its age potential and layered flavors including blackcurrant and cedar. The wine is valued by collectors and those seeking complex Bordeaux experiences within the classified growth category.
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Where is Château Cantemerle located?
Château Cantemerle is in Macau in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux. It is not a single-varietal Napa-style Cabernet, but a left-bank Bordeaux blend.
What is Château Cantemerle's 1855 ranking?
Château Cantemerle is a Fifth Growth, or Cinquième Cru, in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. It is famous for being added after an omission controversy around the original classification.
What grapes are used in Château Cantemerle?
The estate grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. A typical blend leans on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which is common for Haut-Médoc wines.
What is the second wine of Château Cantemerle?
The best-known second wine is Les Allées de Cantemerle. The estate also has a third label called Baronne Caroline in some vintages.
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