Château Cantemerle 2011

Bettane et Desseauve

Gilbert & Gaillard

Deep garnet-red. Ripe nose of fresh red fruit with delicate balsamic oak. Full, fairly powerful palate with pronounced tannins. Still under the influence of oak and massive in style.

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Light, elegant, refined red fruits, spice, earth and espresso tones opened to a soft, approachable, easy to drink blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. This is not going to make old bones.

Falstaff

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

An elegant, successful 2011, Cantemerle has produced a finesse-styled wine with a dense ruby/purple color as well as copious notes of flowers, mulberries, raspberries and blueberries. With dramatic quality and purity, this medium-bodied effort possesses sweet tannins and a texture that builds incrementally. A lighter-styled, but beautifully crafted, well done 2011, it can be enjoyed over the next 10-15 years.

James Suckling

Aromas of currants and berries with hints of chocolate. Full body with a solid core of fruit and a flavorful finish. Very fine.