Jamessuckling.com | JS 92
Published: Feb 8, 2015

This red shows some cassis, blueberries and floral notes on the nose. Some tar, too. Medium to full body, juicy tannins and a fruity finish. Enticing wine. Drink now or hold. 

The Wine Advocate | RP 88
Published: Apr 30, 2015

With a dense, ruby/purple color, low acidity, ripe tannin and well-above-average depth, this is really an elegant, cleanly made, pure style of wine, with floral notes, mixed with blueberry and black cherry. it'smedium-bodied, with light tannin, and is best drunk over the next 10-12 years. 
Drink Date 2015 - 2027

Winemaker

With a delicate, very elegant bouquet and a soft first impression in the mouth, this wine offers a smooth and simple sensation. Still young with a lively finish that brings out its aromas, this is a true second wine to be enjoyed as such, where a little taste of raspberry on the finish is a typical sign of a classic Medoc wine.

Vineyard, Culture And Harvest
This second wine comes mainly from the Chateau's young vines and is made like its elder brother. Les Allees de Cantemerle has the same personality as the grand vin, but a shorter ageing potential. As it ages more quickly, Les Allees de Cantemerle is generally ready to be consumed within several years of the vintage. 

Vinification And Ageing
Total destemming
The grapes are hand-sorted before crushing
Fermentation: 6-8 days at 26 -28C 
Maceration: 28 -30 days
Ageing for 12 months in french oak barrel and vat
Ultralight fining.

Production
160 000 bottles