{"product_id":"chateau-cantemerle-grand-cru-classe-haut-medoc-1996","title":"Chateau Cantemerle, Grand Cru Classe Haut-Medoc 1996","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Château Cantemerle Grand Cru Classé, Haut-Médoc 1996\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mature Bordeaux red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e from the gravelly vineyards of the Haut-Médoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast beef with thyme and jus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with lentils or mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cheeses such as Comté or aged Cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Cantemerle\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend with Merlot and other Bordeaux grapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvested at full phenolic ripeness to balance fruit and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional fermentation with controlled extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented and aged with oak influence to add savoury complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended bottle ageing before release, allowing the wine to reach maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, still, medium-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003emature Bordeaux red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ch. Cantemerle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58777066373452,"sku":"yrb1789237171088","price":78.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/5660\/8332\/files\/chateau-cantemerle-grand-cru-classe-haut-medoc-1996_1.jpg?v=1789237175","url":"https:\/\/www.doveandfield.shop\/products\/chateau-cantemerle-grand-cru-classe-haut-medoc-1996","provider":"clupsgania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}