A mature Bordeaux red wine from the gravelly vineyards of the Haut-Médoc.
Château Cantemerle 1996 is an elegant, fully mature claret that shows classic Left Bank character with a softer, more evolved profile. Ruby with a slightly darkened rim, it offers aromas of cassis, dried cranberry and mulberry, layered with tobacco leaf, cigar box and gentle forest-floor notes. On the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux is medium-bodied and well balanced, with ripe but moderate tannins that have smoothed out beautifully over time. It finishes savoury and gently earthy, with lingering notes of leather and cedar. A well-composed example of mature Haut-Médoc red wine, offering balance and drinkability rather than sheer intensity.
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"This is proper grown-up Bordeaux – savoury, settled and quietly confident. Give it a bit of air and it really comes into its own with food."
Château Cantemerle is a historic Fifth Growth Grand Cru Classé estate in the Haut-Médoc, known for producing refined, approachable Bordeaux wines. Its gravel-rich soils favour Cabernet Sauvignon, giving structure and freshness, while the estate’s traditional yet polished style allows the wines to develop graceful tertiary character with age.
This mature Bordeaux red wine delivers everything fans of classic Haut-Médoc look for – savoury depth, resolved tannins and balanced Cabernet character. It’s drinking beautifully now and is a great choice for those who enjoy traditional claret with food rather than blockbuster power.
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