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Clos Cantenac Clos Cantenac Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Merlot) 2016
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Clos Cantenac Clos Cantenac Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Merlot) 2016 - 6 Bottle Case is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery Times
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To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.
Returns and Warranty
Returns and Warranty
Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
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Clos Cantenac Clos Cantenac Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Merlot) 2016
Clos Cantenac 2016 is made from 100% wonderfully ripe Merlot from our older vines planted in three separate blocks and picked in absolutely perfect early morning conditions over 5 days in late September and early October.
The wine shows a deep dense velvety black in colour with a vibrant and hugely appealing structure and a nose of fine rich, ripe fruits with further hints of black cherry and cassis enhanced by dark fruited fragrances and a touch of sweet spice. The elegance and finesse of the wine is further supported by a complex register of lush fresh berries and brambly like flavours, coffee beans, mocha and subtle soft grilled new oak notes.
On the palate it displays a luscious and concentrated fine fruit attack and a succulent crunchy florality including waves of dark plums and chocolate that spreads with generous exaggeration right across the mouth with an impressive intensity of character leading to a sleek graphite like finish. It is a deliciously confident and opulent wine of classic structure but with a touch of mystique that promises well for the future.
Overall, the vintage has produced a very fine and concentrated wine that will continue to develop for many years to come and that will benefit hugely from careful cellaring.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
| Brand | Clos Cantenac |
| Vintage | 2016 |
Wines from Bordeaux
Bordeaux is in the south west of France and is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. It is the largest wine producing region in France, the vast majority being red wines. While it does make large quantities of everyday table wine, outside of Europe, it is mostly noted for producing some of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world.
The Garonne and Dordogne rivers run through the region and together naturally irrigate the land while the soils are rich in calcium owing to their limestone content. These two rivers connect and run through to the Atlantic Ocean splitting Bordeaux into 3 distinct parts. We have the left bank, the right bank, and the area between the two rivers called Entre-Deux-Mers.
While in Australia we often see straight Shiraz, Cabernet or Merlots, Bordeaux does not generally produce red wine without blending. The “Bordeaux Blend” is one of the most classic and popular styles of red wine that has spread throughout France as well as throughout the New World.
On the left bank, typical top-quality blends are 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot. On the right bank top quality blends are typically made of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
In general you can expect red wines from Bordeaux to taste more earthy in flavour compared to those from the New World wine regions that tend to be more fruit flavour driven.
