2010 Chateau Cantemerle 'Les Allees de Cantemerle'

How did it taste? Deep ruby colour with a tight rim, 2010 is lightish with ample black fruit and smoky and leathery tones. The palate reflects the nose- it is shortish yet structured. Well-balanced with good acidity and a 13% alcohol level, this second wine from Chateau Cantemerle.

What composition shapes its character? Blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. Blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. It is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and vats. This bottle is still the right time to drink fresh fruit, with two years to go(ample tannins, ample acidity, and fruit). The age of this wine, 2010, is significant as it has had time to develop its characteristics and mature, enhancing its quality.

What about the scores? There are only a few scores for this Vintage: James Suckling's 91 is the highest for this wine, Wine-Searcher scores 89, and CT gives 88. Hence, it may be still of value.

Is there any more mileage for a mere second from a lesser Cru such as a Haut Medoc Cantemerle? The second wine of Château de Cantemerle, Les Allées de Cantemerle, wrote the official site of Cantemerdle, is produced mainly from the estate's young vines. Château de Cantemerle, a renowned winery with a long history of making high-quality wines, is known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. It is rare for wines to achieve such refinement in fruit aromas at this level. It can be drunk very young when the charm and the fruit dominate and blend with the taste of vanilla from the barrels where it has matured. This wine is then that of the modern consumer, who likes fresh tannins. For example, Vivino tasters testified that this 2010 second wine is the most famous Vintage from Cantemerle. This sentence still holds for Vintage (2010). Yet, the 2010 vintage also holds the potential for long-term ageing, revealing an impeccable presence, understated distinction, and incomparable aromas. This characteristic places it among the rare wines in the world that can mature and evolve over the next couple of years, promising an exciting journey for the wine enthusiast.