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Chateau Cantinot, 2005

Appellation Premiere Cotes de Blaye

Varietals Merlot 55%, Cabernet Sauvignon 35%,

Cabernet Franc 10%

Viticulture lutte raisonée – reactive viticulture

Vineyards 12 hectares of vines on gravel-sandy-clay-limestone soils, 25+ year old vines on sandy-gravel soils. There is cover planting between vines, soils are tested twice per year, if needed specific organic fertilizers are added; fallow parcels are used to attract diverse insects and create natural equilibrium in the vineyards. Grapes are harvested by hand in small containers; hand sorting; damaged grapes removed and a vibrating sorting table removes debris

Yields 40 hl/ha

Winemaking: Only indigenous yeasts are used; there is cold maceration pre-fermentation, slow 15-20 day temperature controlled-fermentation with regular breaking of the cap and pumping over. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in vats and barrels, followed by 12 month oak barrel aging, (60% new barrels), no fining or filtration.

Winemakers Gault Millau 2009 Winemaker of the Year, Olivier Dauga is the consulting winemaker; the Cellar Master is Nicolas Bouscasse.

Tasting Note Cherry, eucalyptus and minerals notes. Medium bodied with excellent fruit ripeness. Cassis and black cherry flavors combine with rich silky tannins for a firm finish.

Wine Enthusiast A solid, ripe wine, with tannins to match the juicy black currants. The structure is flexible, pushing comfortably at the fruit. There is a bright character here, helped by the richness of the flavors. R.V. (6/1/2010) - 90 pts.