Cantemerle, Haut Medoc 2000 Half rich release that might lack

rich release that might lack a touch of the finesse and elegance found in the Reine des Bois

fermented with 44% whole clusters (all from the Grenache and Mourvèdre) and aged close to two years in mostly used barrel

Shiraz-Viognier blends have become quite the ticket in recent years (what to do with all that so-so Viognier) but one of the first and still one of the best is the Laughing Magpie

all kept taut and in line by the vibrant hit of acidity

Relatively muted on the nose with leather and vanilla

Cantemerle, Haut Medoc 2000 Half rich release that might lackHigh Into Neck 92 CellarTracker Mature Left Side Bordeaux with an amazing nose which on its own would deserve 94 points. 12 3 2025