Clos Cantenac Vintage:2018 it reminds me a bit

it reminds me a bit of the 2008

saline notes extend the nuanced

This is probably approachable in regular bottle but it’s clear that a few more years of cellaring will be necessary in magnum

the supporting tannins are somewhat drying and this tends to cut the finish short

Clos Cantenac Vintage:2018 it reminds me a bitThe 2017 Clos Cantenac was picked before the rainfall in early September though, two parcels suffered some frost damage that needed to be carefully sorted out. It is aged in around 40% new oak with a slightly lighter toast than previous vintages. It offers tightly wound blackberry and raspberry coulis aromas, a touch of decayed leaves and smoky scents coming through with aeration. The palate is medium bodied with grippy tannin, lightly spiced black