{"product_id":"chateaucantemerle-grandcruclassehaut-medoc2015-yxoenu","title":"ChateauCantemerle,GrandCruClasseHaut-Medoc2015","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Chateau Cantemerle Grand Cru Classe Haut-Medoc 2015\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eA silky, elegant claret from a quietly brilliant château.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 2015 vintage from Château Cantemerle, a Grand Cru Classé estate in the Haut-Médoc, is drinking beautifully. Classic claret through and through, it opens with aromas of dark cherry, plum, violet and cedar. On the palate, it’s smooth and poised – ripe blackberry fruit framed by fine tannins, hints of graphite, forest floor and a gentle smoky spice from oak aging. The 2015 vintage brings balance, depth, and a long, graceful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb with rosemary and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan mushroom Wellington with red wine jus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature cheeses like Comté or Manchego\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen to drink it: This vintage is in a perfect spot now – mellowed and complex – but will hold its charm for another 5–8 years easily. A treat for a Sunday roast or an understated dinner party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is what I reach for when I want proper Bordeaux without the pomp. It’s polished, yes, but not shouty – a wine that whispers class. 2015 was a gorgeous year, and Cantemerle really nailed it. A great bottle to have in your stash for when you want something impressive but still approachable.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau Cantemerle is one of the oldest estates in the Médoc, with roots going back to the 12th century. It was classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru Classé) in the famous 1855 Classification, and sits at the southern edge of the Haut-Médoc, close to Margaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwned by French insurance group SMABTP since the 1980s, the estate has seen thoughtful investment and a quiet renaissance. Under the stewardship of winemaker Éric Boissenot (who consults for some of the biggest names in Bordeaux), Cantemerle has carved a reputation for elegant, finely tuned wines that age gracefully but don’t need decades to show well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of Cabernet Sauvignon (59%), Merlot (27%), Cabernet Franc (8%), and Petit Verdot (6%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation in temperature-controlled vats for precision and freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged in French oak barriques (40% new) for 12–14 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle fining and filtration to preserve purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a claret with structure and soul – layered and complex, but never overworked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection data-liuqs-content=\"verified-context\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"site-brand-context\"\u003eListed by \u003cstrong\u003eFlowers by Richard NYC | Same Day Flower Delivery NYC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"site-context-note\"\u003eFree Shipping on All Orders · New Store Launch Deals End in 30 Days!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verified-product-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTags:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skincare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42986475847765,"sku":"cs_9991","price":3.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/9630\/0117\/files\/s01mw9z2p5c9_19e51e45-a611-4a18-b7cd-f8813b2f88db.jpg?v=1789262840","url":"https:\/\/willowcreekspirits.com\/products\/chateaucantemerle-grandcruclassehaut-medoc2015-yxoenu","provider":"Willow Creekspirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}