Château Cantemerle 2000

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for Château Cantemerle 2000

Tasting

Appearance
The colour reveals a deep ruby hue with purple highlights, reflecting a beautiful visual concentration.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is rich and evolving. It opens with aromas of well-ripened black fruits, such as blackcurrant and blackberry, accompanied by hints of red fruits. With aeration, superb scents of cedar, tobacco, sweet spices and undergrowth emerge, underscored by a delicate toasted note.

Palate
On the palate, this wine stands out for its elegance and silky texture. The perfectly integrated tannins accompany flavours of black fruits, subtle leather and liquorice. The whole offers a lovely balance marked by freshness and vibrancy.

Food and Wine Pairing

This red wine pairs beautifully with rich, structured meats. It will beautifully complement noisettes of lamb, duck à l'orange or game dishes such as wild boar chops with herbs.

Serving and Cellaring

To fully appreciate Château Cantemerle 2000, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 17 and 18°C. This vintage has now reached full maturity and offers an optimal tasting experience.

The Elegance and Complexity of a Haut-Médoc Wine

The Estate

Located in the Bordeaux region, Château Cantemerle has medieval origins, though its true establishment as a structured wine estate dates back to 1579. This Fifth Growth Classified Estate has a unique history, being the only estate added by hand to the famous 1855 classification. Now owned by the SMABTP group and managed by Laure Canu, the estate stands out for its vast wooded park, which fosters biodiversity. It is renowned for producing wines that combine classicism, elegance and excellent value for money.

The Vineyard

The vineyard covers nearly 98 hectares within the Haut-Médoc appellation, in the commune of Macau. The vines are planted on superb terroirs of fine, deep gravel, located close to the Gironde estuary. This privileged geographical location provides natural drainage and a mild microclimate, ideal for grape ripening. The estate is farmed using conventional viticulture and places great importance on preserving its environment, with nearly 100 hectares of unspoiled nature, woodland and meadows surrounding the plots.

The Vintage

The year 2000 proved to be a particularly favourable vintage. Excellent conditions allowed the grapes to reach optimal ripeness, resulting in a high-quality harvest and a generous yield for the estate.

Winemaking and Ageing

The winemaking process for Château Cantemerle 2000 follows Médoc tradition. After a carefully controlled extraction in tanks to preserve the finesse of the tannins, the wine undergoes extended ageing in oak barrels. This stage, which includes a significant proportion of new oak, helps to structure the wine and develop its aromatic complexity over time.

Grape Varieties

This wine is crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.