Château Cantemerle
In Bordeaux, in the Haut-Médoc, Chateau Cantemerle has been offering expressions of the territory for centuries, contributing to the charm of the wines of the area. In fact, the history of this winery begins back in 1579 with the Villeneuve family, which maintained ownership for over three centuries before passing it to the Dubos and, finally, to the insurance group SMA, which has been at the helm since 1981. Upon entering the estate, one is immediately enchanted by the splendid castle and its vast gardens that extend over 28 hectares, creating a true botanical jewel.
The vineyards, spread over 91 hectares in the municipalities of Macau and Ludon, have an average age of 35 years and are planted on deep gravel and silica soils. These are "poor" soils, ideal for vine cultivation as they result in low yields and, consequently, a greater phenolic and aromatic concentration of the grapes. Additionally, the small white pebbles present in the soil serve a dual purpose, reflecting the sun's rays and retaining heat during the colder nights. The The cultivated varieties are those traditional to the area, namely Cabernet Sauvignon, which occupies by far the most significant percentage, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The harvests are carried out manually with careful selection of the bunches, which are then vinified separately according to the grape variety and aged for about 12 months in 225-liter French oak barrels before blending and bottling.
Bordeaux wine reality and its wine of extraordinary longevity.In Bordeaux, in the Haut-Médoc, Chateau Cantemerle has been offering expressions of the territory for centuries, contributing to the charm of the wines of the area. In fact, the history of this winery begins back in 1579 with the Villeneuve family, which maintained ownership for over three centuries before passing it to the Dubos and, finally, to the insurance group SMA, which has been at the helm since 1981. Upon entering the estate, one is immediately enchanted by the splendid castle and its vast gardens that extend over 28 hectares, creating a true botanical jewel.
The vineyards, spread over 91 hectares in the municipalities of Macau and Ludon, have an average age of 35 years and are planted on deep gravel and silica soils. These are "poor" soils, ideal for vine cultivation as they result in low yields and, consequently, a greater phenolic and aromatic concentration of the grapes. Additionally, the small white pebbles present in the soil serve a dual purpose, reflecting the sun's rays and retaining heat during the colder nights. The The cultivated varieties are those traditional to the area, namely Cabernet Sauvignon, which occupies by far the most significant percentage, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The harvests are carried out manually with careful selection of the bunches, which are then vinified separately according to the grape variety and aged for about 12 months in 225-liter French oak barrels before blending and bottling.
Bordeaux wine reality and its wine of extraordinary longevity.