Château Cantemerle 2021 – Haut-Médoc 5ème Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fresh, racy and shows a fine delicate power. There are notes of blueberry, lily and, to a lesser extent, pulpy strawberry, combined with fine touches of blueberry, bright redcurrant and a subtle hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is mineral, balanced and reveals a juicy/mineral structure, good definition, a certain delicacy, roundness, a beautiful minerality, freshness and a fine tension. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/fresh cherry, raspberry and slightly fresh blackcurrant combined with a touch of crisp purple plum as well as fine hints of fresh flowers, cardamom, a subtle touch of nutmeg and vanilla (in the background). The tannins are precise and mellow.