Château Cantenac

Petit Cantenac Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend

9.120 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Tracy Hall

Second bottle is better than the first. SS

Second bottle is better than the first. SS

Aug 12th, 2017
Marc Ouellette

A distinguished glowing black-garnet red color followed by bouquet that captures ripe plum, fig, cacao, leather and vanilla spices. Full bodied, with balanced tannins and savory flavors of blackberry and plum. I’m partial to those Italians but this one takes the cake!

A distinguished glowing black-garnet red color followed by bouquet that captures ripe plum, fig, cacao, leather and vanilla spices. Full bodied, with balanced tannins and savory flavors of blackberry and plum. I’m partial to those Italians but this one takes the cake!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2023
Paul B.

Earthy, clay and medium bodied. First time I picked out a right bank Bordeaux on purpose and the first time I’ve identified clay and menthol in a wine. I appreciate it more than I like it. Maybe this needs more than the 60 minute decanting I gave it...EDIT: Almost 24 hours later and this wine has opened up. Poured remaining half back into bottle and I’m impressed with plum and dark fruits way more present (to me!). More supple and versatile today.

Earthy, clay and medium bodied. First time I picked out a right bank Bordeaux on purpose and the first time I’ve identified clay and menthol in a wine. I appreciate it more than I like it. Maybe this needs more than the 60 minute decanting I gave it...EDIT: Almost 24 hours later and this wine has opened up. Poured remaining half back into bottle and I’m impressed with plum and dark fruits way more present (to me!). More supple and versatile today.

1 person found it helpfulDec 8th, 2018
Jamie Franklin

Right bank Bordeaux, 85% Merlot, 9% Cab Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet color and full bodied. Cassis, leather and some liquorice notes and a smooth medium tannic finish. Delicious and good value.

Right bank Bordeaux, 85% Merlot, 9% Cab Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet color and full bodied. Cassis, leather and some liquorice notes and a smooth medium tannic finish. Delicious and good value.

1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2017
Tracy Hall

Want to try a second bottle. Something on the finish with the tannins that doesn't seem right. SS

Want to try a second bottle. Something on the finish with the tannins that doesn't seem right. SS

May 16th, 2017
Amanda Wilson

2009 vintage. Love. Syruppy and big!

2009 vintage. Love. Syruppy and big!

Mar 18th, 2017
Cecil Ramirez

Nice Right-bank Bordeaux, Merlot w Cab Franc, Cab Sauv. Deep garnet color, full bodied. Tart black fruit, leather, earthy, oak tannin, long mouth watering finish. Love!

Nice Right-bank Bordeaux, Merlot w Cab Franc, Cab Sauv. Deep garnet color, full bodied. Tart black fruit, leather, earthy, oak tannin, long mouth watering finish. Love!

Feb 5th, 2017
Rick Bryant

Herbaceous and full bodied

Herbaceous and full bodied

Jan 8th, 2017
Neil McNally

Neil had this 9 years ago

Neil had this 9 years ago

Mar 4th, 2016
Mark Schweizer

Mark had this 3 months ago

Mark had this 3 months ago

Sep 24th, 2024