tasting notes chateau cantemerle 2006

2006

T A S T I N G

N O T E S

2006

Probably one of the mostbeautiful Cantermerles of thedecade, showing greatpotential. This is a powerfulwine with an almost blackcolor, and still developinggreat aromatic complexity. Itsopulence entirely covers thepalate, with a clean and livelyfinish full of freshness.

Be sure to decant it two hoursbefore serving but better yet,wait until 2012 andaccompany it with roast beefand wild mushrooms.

A great wine for the future.

VINEYARD

87 ha under productionSilica and gravel soils of the quaternary era58% Cabernet Sauvignon - 33% Merlot - 6% Petit Verdot - 3% Cabernet FrancAverage age of vines : 30 yearsVine density : 8300 plants per hectare

CULTURE AND HARVEST

Pruning : Médoc double GuyotDeleafing: face to face after flowering (berry set)Grape thinning is done when the grapes are filling outGreen harvest occurs after changing of color (veraison)Handpicked harvest with selective sorting in the vineyard

VINIFICATION AND AGEING

Total destemmingThe grapes are hand-sorted before crushingFermentation:  6-8 days at 26 -28°CMaceration: 28 -30 daysAgeing for 12 months in french oak barrels(medium toast) which 50% are newAn ultra light fining is done but no filtration occurs prior to bottling

ASSEMBLAGE 2006

40% Cabernet Sauvignon - 44% Merlot - 7% Petit Verdot - 9% Cabernet Franc

PRODUCTION

400 000 bottles

SECOND WINE

Les Allées de Cantemerle

CHATEAU CANTEMERLE

33460 Macau, FranceTel. +33(0)5 57 97 02 82 - Fax +33 (0)5 57 97 02 84

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