2nd wine of Ch Cantemerle, Haut Medoc 5GCC. 2005 is a celebrated Bordeaux vintage and it shows. Remarkably expressive nose of dark fruits, although some obtrusive alcohol still evident. In the mouth, attack is intense followed by a rounded texture that is mouth-coating w overtones of sweet blackcurrants. Tannins and acid in check. Keeps building in the mouth and complexity kicking in after 5 secs. A big wine. Powering towards an enormous 15 sec finish. Great value - the Grand Vin should easily at least be 3GCC quality (8.7/10).Monday, June 20, 2011
Les Allees de Cantemerle 2005
2nd wine of Ch Cantemerle, Haut Medoc 5GCC. 2005 is a celebrated Bordeaux vintage and it shows. Remarkably expressive nose of dark fruits, although some obtrusive alcohol still evident. In the mouth, attack is intense followed by a rounded texture that is mouth-coating w overtones of sweet blackcurrants. Tannins and acid in check. Keeps building in the mouth and complexity kicking in after 5 secs. A big wine. Powering towards an enormous 15 sec finish. Great value - the Grand Vin should easily at least be 3GCC quality (8.7/10).
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