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| | Vintage | 2011 |  Label 1 of 421 
 | | Type | Red | | Producer | Château Cantemerle (web) | | Variety | Red Bordeaux Blend | | Designation | n/a | | Vineyard | n/a | | Country | France | | Region | Bordeaux | | SubRegion | Médoc | | Appellation | Haut-Médoc | | UPC Code(s) | 088156022091, 3012993047068, 3277034463119, 3284399002266, 3364420066785, 3364420091541, 3453521192360, 3475380049043, 3500610057618, 3648697907119, 400009205619, 5128872260164, 649185907119, 7639783907119, 810039200636, 8809642318809 |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.4 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 105 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by JN2295 on 4/10/2024 & rated 88 points: This wine is not complex. But it’s a good wine for the price. Some earth and red fruit is definitely noticeable. There’s not much tannins left so I don’t see this wine improving but I think this wine could last at this stage for at least a few more years. (280 views) | | | Tasted by dkstar1 on 4/8/2024 & rated 88 points: PnP'd one bottle (magnum) and it felt thin for the first hour.
Decanted a different bottle the following day for a few hours and it showed fuller. So I do suggest a decant at this point.
Tannins are fully resolved. Classic but slightly muted Cantemerle flavors and aromas of blackberry, leather, a touch of cedar and the like.
Not a particularly great vintage for Cantemerle due to lacking a bit of acidity/back bone but still a pleasant wine to drink now. (265 views) | | | Tasted by cdeco001 on 4/5/2024 & rated 92 points: nice wine, good drinking now, i think it will not improve with more time (244 views) | | | Tasted by CMSPN on 2/2/2024 & rated 83 points: Bad bottle. (835 views) | | | Tasted by ThijsPiet on 9/17/2023 & rated 92 points: Soft fruits taste, with a lovely tertiairy notes. Good aroma. Lovely (1052 views) | | | Tasted by sjw_11 on 4/9/2023 & rated 90 points: Four years on from my last note on this wine (and my last bottle of a six pack bought on release), and somewhat amazingly a transformation has occurred and the wine seems definitely a couple of points better than before. A perfect cork opens up a wine with bright cherry on the nose along with more developed spice and just a touch of green. Overall this is a pleasantly mature Bdx offering a harmonious experience. (1540 views) | | | Tasted by egoya on 2/13/2023 & rated 91 points: A positive surprise, fully mature, medium bodied, lots of fruit and fun to drink. Could one expect more for a 20 EUR Bdx? (1648 views) | | | Tasted by Jane22 on 9/8/2022: Uitstekend op dronk, bij de ossehaas biefstuk (2406 views) | | | Tasted by NoahCap on 4/7/2022: Tastes like a lovely Bordeaux, but with the volume turned down.
Dark garnet core with a watery rim. Aromas are quite fruit forward, straddling the line between red and black. Quite nice, actually. The flavor profile in the mouth is rather young. Like the nose, flavors are primarily fruit: sweet red cherry and blackberries. Some of that good ole Bordeaux graphite is present as well, and on day two, a touch of cocoa appears on the finish. But the acidity is medium-low, and the tannins, while present, are rather light; all rather surprising given the otherwise youthful flavors.
Overall, the nose and flavors are on point for L Bank Bordeaux, but the intensity of flavor is just not there. It's almost as if the bottle was 90% wine and 10% water. Kind of disappointing. Maybe the mediocre vintage? Given the fruit-forward profile, I'd love to say that this just needs more time. However, the low acidity and nearly resolved tannins lead me to doubt whether this wine will last more than a few more years before starting to decline. Pop it now for a B/B+ experience, or hold onto the bottle for a few more years and roll the dice? Up to you. (2738 views) | | | Tasted by Brokenarrow on 2/22/2022: Very tight at initial opening, Decanted 1 hour, still felt like it had more but it never really blossomed, lacked the intensity and acidity I was expecting. Definite Black Cherry, wet earth, cedar and tobacco notes but relatively thin mid-palate and beyond. (2367 views) | | | Tasted by bp888 on 2/13/2022 & rated 91 points: Decanted for two hours. Dark, dusty fruits with graphite and cedar on the nose - still quite closed. Slightly thin palate, dark fruits, tomato leaf and other vegetal characteristics . (2043 views) | | | Tasted by ProfByron on 1/21/2022 & rated 90 points: Drinking very well for a 10 year old Cantemerle Reflects the modern improvements.
Another well made 2011. Forward claret without tasting contrived (1896 views) | | | Tasted by Oddbjørn on 10/17/2021 & rated 89 points: Blackberries, black currant, plum, oak and leather on the nose nice fruity taste with a long aftertaste. Medium to full bodied. (1104 views) | | | Tasted by guitarkim on 9/18/2021 & rated 91 points: In a nice place at the moment. Needs an hour to come together. Very peasant indeed. (1854 views) | | | Tasted by foyfrcs on 7/13/2021 & rated 90 points: Deep garnet.
Black plums, blackberries, almond nose.
Medium bodied, well integrated tannins.
Some spice, dried fruits and a little sweetness on the palate.
Still drinking well, probably hasn’t improved over the last 18 months but should continue to drink well for 5+ years. (2049 views) | | | Tasted by EricLi on 3/30/2021 & rated 90 points: It started out showing the deficiency of the vintage. It gradually filled up and turn to a fine claret. It is okay to drink now, but I feel time will certainly help. (2329 views) | | | Tasted by tedcholl on 3/29/2021 & rated 89 points: A 5th Growth Bordeaux but not a great vintage. 47% Cab Sauv, 43% Merlot, 7% Cab Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Excellent fruit but lacking in structure and tannins and near the end of it's best drinking window. On the palate cherry and earthy notes, black fruits, and some leather. (2243 views) | | | Tasted by TomJa on 3/26/2021 & rated 84 points: Viel tegen. Vlak na openen smaken van zuivel, droge tannines en heel erg hoog in de zuren. Na 3 uur decanteren opende de wijn iets. Mooie neus van casis, natte grond en iets van salmiak. Smaken: aards en te veel leer, donker fruit ver op de achtergrond, niet mooi in balans. Komt misschien door het matige jaar? (2041 views) | | | Tasted by Fine wine Lad on 2/21/2021 & rated 89 points: Decanted for a 1hr.
The wine is clear, looks dark purple almost black in colour. The legs are long. There is a small amount sediment in the bottle.
On the nose: Wood, leather, tobacco, some fruit near the end with citrus apple and pear.
On the palate: wood, damp bark, leather, wet leaves, some cassis and dark cherry flavours.
The body is medium.
The wine has coarse texture.
The wine finishes medium.
The wine has crisp acidity.
The wine has high level of very dry Tannin.
Conclusion
Very Austere with very dry tannins and crisp acidity.
Not much fruit but a lot of wood, tobacco and savoury flavours, some fruit right at the end.
The sweetness tries to come through but pushed back by the dry tannin.
I think some more time in the cellar or at the very least a longer decant is needed to help balance the wine.
Still enjoyable with spicy Thai food that suited the acidity and grippy tannin. (1805 views) | | | Tasted by vino_per_tutti on 10/24/2020 & rated 91 points: 3 hour decant, and it needs it. Dark crimson color with orangeish bricking at the edges. Sweet blackberry, black cherry, fig first, then cloves and slight cedar box on the nose; black currant and leather on the palate. Agree with those who find it dry, but tannins seem pretty resolved at this point. Very flavorful, medium finish with plenty of black fruit and cedar. (2183 views) | | | Tasted by apple1813 on 2/20/2020 & rated 91 points: 2011 Château Cantemerle was developing, complex and ripe. It was clear and deep ruby in colour with noticeable garnet rim and fine sediments. On the nose, there were aromas of blackberries, figs, prunes and dark cherries, followed by vanilla, cloves, earth and leather. On the palate, it was dry and rather full-bodied, with medium-high levels of acidity and chalky tannin. The rather long finish was packed with flavours of blackcurrant, dried tangerine zest, smoke and ceder wood. The wine was a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, aged in 50% new oak.
The 2011 vintage in Bordeaux was probably not the most acclaimed vintage, as it was troubled by warm and dry spring, then cool and wet summer. It turned out that with close to ten years of age, Médoc wines might enter early maturity and the development could be better than the general expectation, even though the intensity and quality of the tannin were no match for the more successful vintages. The most significant issue of the 2011 vintage is probably that it directly follows the revered 2009 and 2010 vintages. (3186 views) | | | Tasted by EricLi on 2/15/2020 & rated 90 points: Tannic. It clearly evolves in the decanter throughout the entire process. There are a few awkward stage in between. Eight hour later, however, it becomes more integrated. Hold or drink with long decant. (2681 views) | | | Tasted by Shugs_Claret on 2/12/2020 & rated 88 points: 2011 was not a great vintage in Bordeaux (shocker, given how the press seems to almost always make the "next vintage" the "vintage of the millennium"). Cantemerle has always had a special place for me. My first case of Bordeaux ever purchased was the 1995. I always have some around, if only for sentimental reasons. This wine, for a 2011, is in a good spot right now. Opened up immediately in the glass with black fruits...currant and blackberry, which were complemented by hints of licorice. Medium-bodied with black fruits and cedar. Moderate finish with more than ample acidity for the fruit that is left (a tad bit out of balance, in my opinion). Tannins are well integrated. This goes no farther. Drink in the short term or risk a wine on the decline. (2762 views) | | | Tasted by Fwmsmeets on 2/2/2020 & rated 90 points: It took some time to open, at first instance a somewhat disappointing disintegrated impression without a nose. Later it became more harmonieus, with very smooth, silky, long finish. Dispite the very dark appearance not very fruity, probably due to the vintage. Glad i drank it, suspect no longer development. (2675 views) | | | Tasted by foyfrcs on 12/24/2019 & rated 90 points: Very good. Medium bodied, well balanced, smooth.
Should have a few more years left in it. (2441 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, The Comedown: Bordeaux 2011 Ten-Years-On (Apr 2022) (4/1/2022)
(Cantemerle Cantemerle Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/6/2021)
(Ch Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jane Anson
Decanter, Bordeaux 2011: The top rated wines tasted 10 years on (2/19/2021)
(Château Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sara d'Amato
WineAlign (11/7/2019)
(Château Cantemerle, 5e Cru, Ac Haut Médoc red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (11/7/2018)
(Ch Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
WineAlign (6/7/2018)
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WineAlign (5/31/2018)
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WineAlign (5/30/2018)
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Winedoctor, January 2016 (1/1/2016)
(Château Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (11/3/2015)
(Ch Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/22/2015)
(Ch Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Chris Kissack
Winedoctor, October 2013 (10/1/2013)
(Château Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (7/4/2012)
(Ch Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/4/2012)
(Ch Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Ian D'Agata
Vinous, April 2012
(Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc) Subscribe to see review text. | By Chris Kissack
Winedoctor, April 2012
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Winedoctor, April 2012
(Château Cantemerle Haut-Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2012, Issue #38, The 2011 Bordeaux Vintage Unprecedented Conditions Lead to Very Mixed Quality, But With Some Truly Outstanding Gems to Be Found
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| Château Cantemerle Producer websiteChâteau Cantemerle Producer's pageRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
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History of Bordeaux
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"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanMédoc Vins du Médoc (Conseil des Vins du Médoc) - Read More about the Medoc
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The eight precisely defined appellations of the whole of the Médoc (from Blanquefort Brook to the north of the Bordeaux built-up area, almost to the Pointe de Grave) may claim the Médoc appellation. But there is also a specific territory in the north of the peninsula which produces exclusively wines with this appellation. In the great majority, the Médocs come from the north of the peninsula. The great individuality of this region is that the number of vines has increased more recently here than elsewhere, apart from a few isolated spots where vines have grown for many years. Today, the size of the small estate has brought about the development of a powerful co-operative movement. Four co-operatives out of five belong to the group called Unimédoc which ensures aging, bottling and marketing a large proportion of their wines.Haut-Médoc Read more about Haut Medoc and its wines Long-standing fame The legally created division into Médoc and Haut-Médoc dates from 1935. But as long ago as 1815 a Chartrons broker, whose word carried weight, spoke of great red wines in the Haut-Médoc, so recognizing the high quality successfully achieved by this region's growers in the eighteenth century. The same Bordeaux broker revealed that the business world of the Chartrons and the great Bordeaux proprietors had established a sort of league-table of the parishes in which the vine-growing communes of today's Haut-Médoc appellation showed up well.
The Haut-Médoc appellation stretches over some thirty seven miles from north to south, from Saint-Seurin de Cadourne to Blanquefort. Within this area, certain zones produce wines exclusively with the Haut-Médoc appellation. It has terroirs of remarkable quality. And although we may note a certain predominance of layers of gravel (essentially Garonne gravel) from the Quaternary, all these sites are characterized by their wide diversity. Today in the southernmost communes of the appellation, the suburbs of Bordeaux, numerous vineyards which existed at the beginning of the twentieth century have disappeared, victims of urban expansion. But the vines live on... because man has retained his devotion to them.
The astonishing variety of different terroirs, the result of the very extent of the area, explains the diversity of Haut-Médoc wines, a fact which is rare within one and the same appellation.
But, over and above the differences, linked to this mosaic of climatic and geological influence, all these wines have the same family traits of character.
Alert and lively, full-bodied without being too powerful, and harmoniously balanced, they acquire a rare bouquet over the years.
In order to have the right to the Haut-Médoc appellation of controlled origin, red wines must:
- come from the communes of Blanquefort, Le Taillan, Parempuyre, Le Pian, Ludon, Macau, Arsac, Labarde, Cantenac, Margaux, Avensan, Castelnau, Soussans, Arcins, Moulis, Listrac, Lamarque, Cussac, Saint-Laurent de Médoc, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, Saint-Sauveur, Cissac, Saint-Estèphe, Vertheuil, Saint-Seurin de Cadourne "excluding all the parcels situated on recent alluvium and sand on impermeable subsoils",
- satisfy precise production conditions : grape-varieties (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Carmenère, Merlot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cot or Malbec), minimum of sugar (178 grammes - 6.27 oz. - per litre of must) degree (an acquired 10°5) base yield (48 hectolitres per hectare).
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