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| Drinking window: Drink between 2007 and 2013 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 31 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by John Nezlek on 4/24/2019 & rated 87 points: Note: I use a sale on which 85 represents a very good wine.
I like my white Bdx with some age on them, and this one delivered. Rich and flavorful. A little flabby, but not over the hill.
No need to hold. (904 views) | | | Tasted by pinoteer on 8/5/2012 & rated 88 points: Oakier than the last bottle, but goes well with sturdy foods. (3444 views) | | | Tasted by pinoteer on 9/29/2010 & rated 89 points: Much better than the last bottle that I had a couple of years ago. The oak are mellowed some, so that it is more in the background. Very nice acidity with waxy lemon flavors. Good finish. Not as good as Carbonnieux Blanc, but a pretty good Graves white for the price. (4231 views) | | | Tasted by Rich S on 8/3/2010 & rated 87 points: Tasted as part of a Bordeaux tasting. Light yellow color. Not overly aromatic on the nose but hints of lemon and baked apple with some minerality. Similar flavors on the palate along with some oak flavors. The acid level was a bit too low though so it made the wine feel clunky on the mouthfeel. My guess is that the wine was probably a year or so past its prime. Definitely drink up if you are holding any. (4362 views) | | | Tasted by ianblackman on 11/20/2009 & rated 89 points: Full bodied yet smooth. Most enjoyable. (4778 views) | | | Tasted by AMM3RD on 10/31/2009: Served at a Halloween party, was enjoyed...AMM (4200 views) | | | Tasted by Exdamyankee on 10/14/2009 & rated 90 points: Drinking beautifully right now. Nice florals and light lemon on the nose. Nice balance of fruit (apple, lemon) and oak, more weighty than I expected--complemented tonights broiled cod perfectly. (2446 views) | | | Tasted by kostaslonis on 8/14/2009 & rated 83 points: Trip to Bordeaux; 8/9/2009-8/14/2009: (tasted in chateau Smith Haut Lafitte) This blend of 50% Semillon and 50% Sauvignon Blanc has spent 11 months in 50% new oak. It has a bright yellow color. It has a very flowery but not that complex nose. You can feel the oak in the wine and I think it covers all the fruit. It wil require a little bit of time in the bottle but I hardly think it will change much. (2152 views) | | | Tasted by RobertJF on 6/22/2009 & rated 87 points: Not as good as the first bottle (2541 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 6/16/2009 & rated 91 points: dry and good minerality. mouth of pineapple and light herbs. good acidity (2448 views) | | | Tasted by JimN on 12/30/2008 & rated 90 points: Crisp, white fruit with a spritz of lemon. Good weight and balance. Paired well with crab. A good alternative for those who want more body and a bit less citrus than a pure Sauvignon Blanc. (2813 views) | | | Tasted by wcacern on 11/4/2008 & rated 88 points: 13%ETOH. nice golden color. aromas of fresh pineapple, quince, vanilla, oak, some pear and fig notes, with hints of dried goosberries. very chardonnay like. med. bodied with a nice creamy mouthfeel. has nice spicy fruit but feels a bit over-oaked and kind of flabby. (2563 views) | | | Tasted by jahlove on 9/7/2008 & rated 90 points: Full bodied white Bordeaux. Lots of wood evident in this wine but for some reason isn't obnoxious. Getting some hay, lemon, but mostly apple. Very creamy with great weight. (2639 views) | | | Tasted by JerzeyJohn on 9/1/2008 & rated 89 points: golden yellow hue - full bodied from the Semiilion. Apple and lemon nose. Very enjoyable and a nice match with a selection of cheeses. I think this will be a great wine to drink over the next couple of years. (2612 views) | | | Tasted by RobertJF on 7/6/2008 & rated 88 points: Explosive nose - notes of tropical fruit with a liberal amount of oak. Rich and viscous on the palate with even more obvious oak - a little too much though. otherwise very good. The oak might subside after a couple more years. Still has a lot of life left (2764 views) | | | Tasted by WineKnurd on 6/6/2008 & rated 89 points: Every time I drink this wine I find a new aspect that jumps to my palate. Earlier times it was the honey and then the toast, this time it was the lemon peel. (2937 views) | | | Tasted by junglejuice on 5/20/2008 & rated 90 points: Huge mouthfeel, solid creamy fruit with honey undertones. An outstanding wine. (2994 views) | | | Tasted by WineKnurd on 5/19/2008 & rated 88 points: As my 4/7/08 notes but more smoky, oaky, and toasty than I first recalled. Might just be the bottle. Still very creamy texture and love the honeyed finish! (CMS B+) (2952 views) | | | Tasted by misfits on 4/14/2008 & rated 81 points: Light straw color. Nose of lilacs and green apples. No front attack, chalky pineapple, lemon, and bell pepper mid palate and a medium length alcoholic finish. This is at best a food wine, and mediocre at that. (3220 views) | | | Tasted by bccdavid on 4/8/2008 & rated 90 points: Nice wine. Well balanced. Citrus and a touch of smoke. (3045 views) | | | Tasted by WineKnurd on 4/7/2008 & rated 90 points: Chilled, popped and poured. Deep yellow gold color that develops a fringe of yellow-orange on a swirl. Nose was tight at first but opened up after warming up a few minutes in the glass. Beautiful mead-like nose of honey and apples with hints of cream, smoke, and a floral component (identified as lilac by my fiancé). Strong, viscous, and full bodied on the palate. Its acidity gives the wine a nice backbone and the spicy oak tannins complement very well. Nice, complex palate that starts off sweet at the tip of the tongue, then moves to apples and cream on the mid palate, then the spicy tannins kick in, evolving to rich creamy honey on the back end as the acidity kicks in, and finally a hint of minerals on the very lengthy finish.
Overall a great full-bodied white wine that will go great with all seafood and light chicken, turkey, and pork dishes. The acidity will really complement savory dishes as well. Outsatnding wine for $22. If I had to guess at the blend I would say at least 40% Semillon because of the rich honey, with the balance obviously Sauvignon Blanc. A- (CMS) (3110 views) | | | Tasted by d'Yquembe Mutombo on 4/6/2008 & rated 84 points: Not terrible but very uninteresting. Poor value at $20. (3165 views) | | | Tasted by manonthemoon on 4/1/2008 & rated 86 points: Nose: lemon peel, buttery toast, and minerality. Palate lemon honey upfront, then medium bodied oak on the tail end. Decent mouth feel and complexity. More of a food wine. Not really my style of white, but has nice complexity for the QPR. (3333 views) | | | Tasted by cgatesman on 4/1/2008 & rated 89 points: Lemon and dandelions on the nose. There's also a bit of smoky wood there. I was surprised how much body this wine has! Rather complex. I taste some lemon which transitions to interesting cheese flavors...perhaps some blue cheese mixed with a smoked cheese. There are some apple components as well. Rather long finish that leaves a bit of a chalky feel and taste on the palate. (3131 views) | | | Tasted by bjecjohnson on 4/1/2008 & rated 88 points: SMELL: Nice floral and tropical fruit on the nose.
TASTE: Hints of oak and vanilla. Very crisp and refreshing. Great body. (2955 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
|  By Gary Vaynerchuk
Wine Library TV, Secret Pack Tasting on April Fools Day, Episode #434 (4/1/2008)
(Chateau Cantelys Blanc) #2; COLOR-medium golden; NOSE-very interesting; smokiness; a lot of beautiful lemon zest; little woody component; little Oak monster; lilacs; TASTE-tremendous weight; great w/ fish; great complexity; nice vibrant fruit; apple core & drips of honey; nice polish & length; very vibrant & explosive; very baked apple; extreme length; classic food wine; vibrant acidity that is well integrated; interesting chalk meets lemon; viscous; honey is a dominant component; some back-end Pineapple; very well made; will last another 3 years, but drinking very well right now; WS-91; GV-90 90 points |
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| Château Cantelys Producer website - Read about Chateau Cantelys
Owned by the Cathiard family of Smith Haut Lafitte fame since 1996. They bought the property from Dominique Lurton. The vineyards are located next to Smith Haut Lafitte and Rochemorin and the wines are made by the same winemaking team as SHL. Vineyards planted to 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% merlot.
K&L's Notes: The 2005 is even better than the very fine 2003 vintage. Best ever from them. Toasty oak, cassis and red berry fruit on the nose. Ripe and soft on the palate entry, but firm at back with integrated tannins. Very ripe and forward fruit with fine structure and acidity. Decant and enjoy now with Prime Rib or cellar 5 years. A super value! 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
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"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 RimmermanGraves Vins de Graves (Conseil des Vins de Graves) - Read more about Pessac Leogan Graves and its winesPessac-Léognan Pessac-Leognan reds:
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Soil: Predominantly gravel and sandy rock, with varying proportions of clay and sandstone
Surface Area: 1,491 ha
Pessac-Leognan whites:
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Soil: Gravel and rocks covered with sand, sandstone, and clay
Surface Area: 275 ha |
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