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2011 Les Allées de Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc AOC, Bordeaux, France 2011 Les Allées de Cantemerle, Haut-Médoc AOC, Bordeaux, France

2011 Les Allées de Cantemerle
88 pt

2nd wine of Château Cantemerle Grand Cru Classé

Red • Bordeaux • Haut-Médoc AOC • France • 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc • James Suckling 88/100

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2011 Les Allées de Cantemerle, Bordeaux, France, Haut-Médoc

Cantemerle's vineyard is situated on fine and deep gravel in the Macau and Ludon villages of the Haut-Médoc appellation. A rich variety of factors produce complex, balanced, and refined wines which reflect the exceptional nature of Cantemerle's terroir.

The grapes are handpicked and sorted with the greatest of care. Grapes from each separate plot are fermented separately in large oak vats, allowing for slow, gentle extraction of the tannins. The wine is aged in barrels for twelve months and then fined before bottling at the château.

This second wine comes mainly from the château’s young vines, and is made like its elder brother. Les Allées de Cantemerle has the same personality as the grand vin, but a shorter ageing potential. As it ages more quickly, Les Allées de Cantemerle is generally ready to be consumed within several years of the vintage.

Total destemming and the grapes are hand-sorted before crushing.
Fermentation: 6-8 days at 26 -28°C.
Maceration: 28 -30 days.
Ageing for 12 months in french oak barrels(medium toast) which 20% are new.
An ultra light fining is done but no filtration occurs prior to bottling.