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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, May 2017

Critic scores

Critic scores
86
86/100

Average Score

83
83/100

Wine Spectator

87
87/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

87 points
Robert Parker
Score 87/100 · Drink 2003-2006, Robert Parker, Feb 1993

The 1990 offers soft, seductive, fragrant aromas that are obvious and pleasing. A medium-bodied wine, with lush fruit, soft tannins, low acidity, and a charming finish, it is already drinking well. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999.

83 points
Wine Spectator
Score 83/100 · Wine Spectator

Ready-to-drink, earthy red. Medium-garnet color. Earthy, meaty and ripe fruit character. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now. 28,000 cases made. – James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2000

87 points
Robert Parker
Score 87/100 · Robert Parker

The 1990 offers soft, seductive, fragrant aromas that are obvious and pleasing. A medium-bodied wine, with lush fruit, soft tannins, low acidity, and a charming finish, it is already drinking well. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999. Feb 1993, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Ch. Cantemerle
Cantemerle

Owned by SMABTP Insurance since 1980, this estate has been carefully restored to its former glory, expanding its vineyards to the original 90 hectares and producing high-quality wines in line with its status.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12%

Classification

Cinquième Grand Cru Classé

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