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Decanter: Quite a fragrant, aromatic nose, full of intense violets and irises. The Petit Verdot and the Cabernet Sauvignon really stand out in terms of aromatics. Vivid purple in the glass. Sleek and so svelte, this has such a silky, almost creamy texture, tannins are gorgeous and this has such a juicy, lively core. Nothing out of place here. Super accessible and one of the best primeurs samples for consistency tasted three times. Ends salty with a stony grip. Completed new cellar in July 2024 with 114 vats. The team used a thermal camera for plot-by-plot harvest in 2025. New label as this vintage. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.6pH. A yield of 30hl/ha. 60% grand vin production. Ageing 12 months in barrel, 35% new wood."
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Jane Anson: Captures the austerity that you expect and want during En Primeur, wet stones and graphite, plenty of elegance and balance, measured acidities that give Left Bank typicity, a ton of ageing potential and curls of gunsmoke and flowers. Very pretty, very enjoyable, impressive. Yield 32 hl/ha. 35% new oak. First vintage in new cellars."
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 Cantemerle pops from the glass with vivacious notes of freshly crushed blackcurrants and raspberries, giving way to an undercurrent of red roses, pencil lead, and cedar with a touch of black olives. The medium-bodied palate is bright and refreshing with firm, fine-grained tannins and a long, fragrant finish. Beautiful!"
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James Suckling: This shows an attractive nose of flowers and subtle spices from the oak. It has good concentration and a balanced palate, with a clear, expressive fruit profile."
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The Wine Cellar Insider: Tobacco, cedar, smoke, spice, cherries, and espresso form the core of the wine in the perfume, and on the medium-bodied, vibrant, soft, elegant, fresh, and fruity palate. Drink from 2029-2055."
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Vinum: Vom Holz geprägt, mit Tiefgang, rauchigen Noten, Schwarzkirschen, Cassis, weissem Pfeffer und ein Hauch von Colakraut; am Gaumen cremig im Auftakt, süsse Frucht, feinkörniges Tannin, charmant, mit Struktur, Balance und einer sehr guten, aromatischen Länge; hallt auf roten Beeren und zitrischen Noten nach."
