2018 Chateau Cantemerle Haut-Medoc

2018 Chateau Cantemerle Haut-Medoc

2018 Chateau Cantemerle Haut-Medoc

Blend: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot

Wine Enthusiast (94/100)

A well-constructed wine that is ripe with black fruits and integrated tannins, this is in a good place for aging. Black-currant fruitiness is balanced by a dry, smoky core that holds promise. Drink this wine from 2026. Editors’ Choice

James Suckling (93/100)
Rich aromas of blackberries, dried currants, chocolate, walnuts and tile on the nose. It?s medium-to full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Polished and structured with a nice core of black fruit. Give it at least a couple of years of bottle age. Lovely balance to it. Try after 2023.

Decanter (91/100)

Some reduction on the first nose here. Really takes some time before the fruit starts to come out, showing nuanced layers of raspberry and chocolate, with a tiny touch of bitterness on the finish. There is clear power and depth here. Give it time in bottle. Drinking Window 2026 – 2042

Located in the southern part of Bordeaux Medoc peninsula near the villages of Macau and Ludon, Chateau Cantemerle, designated a great growth in the famous 1855 Classification, has deep gravel soil. Thanks to its unique terroir, Cantemerle produces complex, well-balanced, and refined wines.

After belonging to the Villeneuve (1579-1892) and Dubos (1892-1980) families, the chateau was acquired in 1981 by Groupe SMA, a large mutual insurance company in the construction and civil engineering sector. The estate’s long history is reflected in the chateau’s distinctive architecture and the magnificent grounds that surround it. Cantemerle exudes romantic charm and its wine has a magical feel to it!