Chateau Clos Cantenac - St Emilion 2020

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Clos Cantenac is a small but seductive 6 hectares property made up of four main parcels of vines carefully planted on an exceptional “terroir” of deep gravels, sand and clay over broken limestone situated close to the prehistoric village.

Chateau Clos Cantenac Description

Clos Cantenac is a small and seductive six hectare property with carefully planted vines on an exceptional terroir of deep gravel, sand and clay over limestone situated close to the pre-historic `Megalith de Pierrefitte`. This enchanting Saint Emilion vineyard was purchased in 2006 by Martin Krajewski, previous owner of Chateau to Sours. Much effort has gone into developing Clos Cantenac from the management of the vines, to improving the vineyard architecture, and finally to renovate the ancient 200 year old winery. In 2017 Charlotte Krajewski joined the team as Technical Director and Chief Wine Maker after having spent the previous ten years working overseas in six countries and on four continents. Charlotte brings with her much accumulated knowledge and experience from around the world, yet we still continue to work in a very traditional way and proudly respect both the history and culture of the region in order to produce our fine wines. I love the mantra here and the fruit and skill has always been top notch. There is the illusive X Factor that everyone searches for and few find." Clos Cantenac - Matthew Jukes, UK Wine Writer and Commentator

Decanter: 93 Points

"Deep plum in colour, concentrated fruit as with so many this vintage. An excellently consistent St-Emilion that is now in the skilled winemaking hands of Charlotte Krajewski. This puts the emphasis clearly on coffee grounds, lightly grilled oak and bitter chocolate that is well balanced by intense cassis and blueberry fruits. Compact tannins, a little more austere than you will find in this winemaker's Pomerol Château Seraphine. This is concentrated, with a stretched out lingering finish. 40% new oak. Could go up in score during the in-bottle tasting."-Jane Anson

Vinous: 91 Points

Wine Advocate

The 2020 Clos Cantenac is made from 100% Merlot. It has 14.5% alcohol and is aging in barriques, 40% new, for 12 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with compelling notes of plum preserves, boysenberries and blueberry compote, plus wafts of underbrush, red rosesand Sichuan pepper. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with juicy black fruits, supported by soft tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with a peppery lift. 8,000 bottles made.” – Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate