Chateau Cantemerle 2010 France and environment

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and concentrated fruit—yet cooled nights preserved acidity and aromatics

the winery maintains its traditional approach

serve The Virgilius Viognier slightly chilled at around 10-12°C (50-54°F)

Chateau Cantemerle 2010 France and environmentWinery Background and History Chteau Cantemerles history dates back to at least the 12th century, with the Lords of Cantemerle first documented in 1147, and viticulture records by 1354. Over time the estate passed through noble families, eventually under the Villeneuve family for centuries. In 1855, it was classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquime Cru Class), albeit as a late addition. In 1981, SMABTP (a French mutual insurance group) acquired the estate