88-90

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Cantemerle is a deep, potent wine. A blast of dark plum, blackberry, mocha, grilled herbs, gravel and lavender make a strong first impression. The aromatics and overall structure are quite appealing, although I find the tannins a touch bruising at this stage. A long, sustained finish compensates to some degrees. Tasted two times. 04/2024

87-89

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Cantemerle has an attractive nose that offers more fruit concentration than its peers, raspberry and crushed strawberry, light peppery notes. The palate has good body on the entry, but it doesn't quite possess phenolic ripeness right on the finish. Could this be subsumed during the élevage? A third sample verified a nagging, albeit slight vegetal aspect but let's see how it will show once in bottle. 04/2024

88-89

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 Cantemerle offers up aromas of dark berries, cherries, mint and herbs, followed by a medium-bodied, round and fleshy palate that's a touch varietal in profile this year. 04/2024

88-91

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Red and black fruits, iron, leafy herbs, and a kiss of chocolate all emerge from the 2023 Château Cantemerle, a medium-bodied, nicely concentrated, balanced 2023 offering ripe tannins, integrated oak, and just a complex, attractive, satisfying style. 05/2024

89

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur noire. Nez intense, au fruité mûr. Fond boisé. Délicat à l'attaque, un peu discret en milieu de bouche, avec cependant une jolie saveur, le vin se dirige ascendant en finale et parfumé, tout en restant d'une longueur moyenne. Il n'empêche, depuis deux millésimes ce cru est en hausse. Assemblage : 75 % cabernet sauvignon, 15 % merlot, 6 % cabernet franc, 4 % petit verdot. Degré d'alcool : 13°. Rendement : 43 hl/ha 04/2024

93-94

James Suckling

James Suckling

This shows focus and balance with a pretty dark-fruit character, as well as hints of blue flowers and stones. Medium-bodied, juicy and vivid with very polished tannins and fresh acidity. Nice center-palate with cabernet character coming through. Firm at the end. 04/2024