2005 Chateau Cantemerle "Les Alles De Cantemerle" Haunt-Medoc grape-variety-zinfandel grapes are de-stemmed and pumped

grapes are de-stemmed and pumped into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks where the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation developed with time

and port casks via horse and cart to the local Jameson Distillery

and similarly to the other estates purchased

Shingle with clay

more importantly

2005 Chateau Cantemerle "Les Alles De Cantemerle" Haunt-Medoc grape-variety-zinfandel grapes are de-stemmed and pumpedThe wines deep, dark color immediately displays its youth and potential. The nose, while still somewhat reserved, nevertheless shows hints of spices and blackcurrant aromas which will become more pronounced with time. On the palate the attack is both ample and firm: very ripe tannins immediately cover the mouth, and pure, clean fruit aromas create an impression of great opulence. An underlying liveliness delivers a fresh and firm finish. This wine is