Château Cantemerle Haut-Médoc 1855 5ème Cru 2023

Carefully placed fruits set against the firm tannic frame, slow progression through the palate, crushed rose petals, fragrant sandalwood and incense smoke, raspberry, cocoa bean, liquorice. Four week harvest, with rain in between the sunshine, had to make a lot of smart decisions and they have done an excellent job here. 35% new oak for ageing, Eric Boissenot consultant, an upscore from En Primeur.