Petit Cantenac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Clos Cantenac · Bordeaux › Saint-Emilion Grand Cru › France

Red · Red Bordeaux Blend

Critics

91 /100

Reviews

professional

Vintages

No vintages

No vintage-specific entries have been added for this wine.

Community Reviews

Reviews

91.0

Avg Score

Highest

Random wines tried during service (Oinoscent) : Quite corked

2019 vintage

Sample tasting at work (Oinoscent) : Full on sweet oak frame, sweet spices, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, ripe and overripe plums, there is a Cabernet Franc essence here Palate is smooth, juicy red fruit, oak more restrained, clove, maybe a bit dry, med finish Typical Bordeaux

2019 vintage

Gorgeous Garnet color. Pepper and blackberry on the nose. First taste on open: cherry, leather, strong tannins, white pepper. 20 minutes, tannins receding nicely, cherry stepping forward, unexpected complexity revealing itself. Raspberry coming in. 40 minutes, unfortunately no change, was hoping for more. Paired very well with Ribeye and Ossobuco

2018 vintage

Needs a thorough decant. Saddle leather on the nose. Medium-bodied, it is mellow on the palate and perhaps a bit one-dimensional at the beggining (but what a nice dimension it is) with supple, dark fruit. The dash of Cab Sav/Cab Franc provides needed structure at the finish. Paid $51 CAD.

2015 vintage

Slight clearing on edges. Quiet on the nose to open but cleared up with agitation. Earth, dark plum, rhubarb, charcuterie, lavender, juniper, liquorice and sweet fennel. Palate is similar with cassis and a vanilla finish. There is a slight green element and a bit of heat, finish was slightly short.

2011 vintage

Soft and supple with a balanced finish. Fully mature and excellent with a strip loin grilled steak, medium rare.

2011 vintage

Delicious!

2011 vintage

Taste with Winebow at FHE. Supple. Elegant, classic Merlot styling. Inky, purple spice and flowers. Fresh moderate body with some youthful grip.

2011 vintage