Allees De Cantermerle Haut Medoc 2015 2015
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux - Second Wines
Producer
Chateau Talbot
Grape(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon (66%)
Merlot (26%)
Cabernet Franc (5%)
Petit Verdot (3%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Full bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
A second wine is the term for a premium wine made by an estate that is second only to their Grand Vin. These wines are produced from the same vineyards as the grand vin but at a more accessible price and can be a great introduction to their `older sibling`. In the vineyard and winery, these wines generally receive the same treatment as the grand vin however, the overall blend and maturation are different.
Producer
This imposing estate owes its name to John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury and Commander in Chief of the English army and defeated at the Battle of Castillon in 1453, when the English forces were holding Bordeaux. The estate is ideally located by the Gironde estuary, with the vineyards extending over the famous hilltops moulded in old Quaternary gravel, where only the greatest wines are produced. The vineyards consist of 102 hectares of vines, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Notes
Les Allees de Cantemerle is the second wine of 5eme growth Ch Cantemerle. Deep ruby with hints of garnet. The nose shows black cherry, cassis and pencil shaving aromas. The palate is medium bodied, well rounded and soft, with an abundance of red and black fruits, sweet spice notes such as cinnamon and cloves and supple, ripe tannins.
Food
Enjoy as an accompaniment to roast lamb or beef, fine cuts of steak or well flavoured cheeses.
