Château Cantemerle is located in the commune of Macau of the Bordeaux region.In the middle ages chateau was part of a line of fortifications defending the banks of the left side of the river Gironde.
It is the final estate to be classified as one of eighteen Cinquièmes Crus (Fifth Growths) in the Bordeaux wine classification of 1855. The estate has a long history in the Haut-Médoc with records detailing its existence since at least the 12th century and wine production since 14th century.
Blend: 67% Cabernet sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 7% cabernet Franc and 6% petit verdot
Average age of the vines: 40 years old
AOC: Haut-Medoc