Château Cantemerle Rouge 2016 over-85 Fabulous wine

Fabulous wine

5 hectares in local villages amongst the Rhone hills

It is the most famous quinta in Portugal and is also part of the famous Douro Boys

The terraces are dominated of hard weathered stone soil

Its sweet nose is full of baked apple

Château Cantemerle Rouge 2016 over-85 Fabulous wineThis 2016 Cantemerle is a distinctly class act. The red and black fruit on the front of the palate has a rare level of detail and purity for this quality level. As always with Cantemerle, the oak framework is present, but agreeably sweet and fine. There is a depth to the fruit and tension to the structure, which makes this all the more impressive and enjoyable. When Cantemerle is on form like this, it is one of the most consistent and well loved