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Score 87-89/100 · Colin Hay, The Drinks Business, May 2025

There’s an inkiness to this in the mid-palate that is rare and the freshness never threatens to become tart or astringent. Well-balanced if just a tad dry on the finish.

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89
89/100

Average Score

87
86-88+/100

Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate

90
90/100

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

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86 - 88+ points
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
Score 86-88+/100 · Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate, Apr 2025

A blend of 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Cantelys wafts from the glass with aromas of dark berries, flowers, cassis and incense. Medium-bodied, sappy and supple, it's layered with powdery tannins and a lively, somewhat tangy mid-palate. In the context of the vintage, this is a great effort.

90 points
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Score 90/100 · Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, Apr 2025

This is a cool vineyard site, prone to frost, and yet they have produced a totally charming 2024, with fresh blue fruits and soft spices, a little austrere on the finish. No longer Daniel and Florence Cathiard, now the Halfrich family, Harvest 28 September to 4 October. 30% new oak.

86 - 88 points
Neal Martin, Vinous
Score 86-88/100 · Neal Martin, Vinous, Apr 2025

The 2024 Cantelys has a very floral bouquet with rose petal scents almost overwhelming the dark berry fruit aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and noticeable acidity, but the finish needs more flesh as it feels rather blunt and abrupt.

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