- Château Cantemerle 2022 has been released for £266 per 12×75.
- James Suckling gave the wine a barrel range of 93-94 points.
- Buyers looking for value might want to consider the 2019 vintage.
As part of this year’s Bordeaux En Primeur campaign, Château Cantemerle 2022 has been released at €20.75 per bottle ex-négociant, up 15.3% on 2021’s opening price (€18 per bottle).
It is being offered by the international trade for £266 per 12×75, a 23.1% increase on the 2021 release price of £216 per case. The estate highlighted that the 2022 production was down 50% compared to the previous vintage, which could contribute to explaining this price hike.
The new release comes at a premium compared to previous vintages, which might offer better value. See more pricing analysis below.
Critics’ scores
Neal Martin (Vinous) has not yet released his 2022 scores, but James Suckling gave the wine a barrel range of 93-94 points, commenting on the ‘flavorful finish’ and ‘pretty balance’.
Fair Value analysis
The new release is significantly more expensive than the previous ten vintages; currently, only the 2012 vintage comes close to its Market Price at £260 per 12×75. As such, it may be worth looking at back vintages to find better opportunities.
Buyers looking for value might consider the 93-point 2019 vintage, which has a current Market Price of £190 per dozen, a 28.6% discount on today’s release.
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Liv-ex analysis is drawn from the world’s most comprehensive database of fine wine prices. The data reflects the real time activity of Liv-ex’s 620 merchant members from across the globe. Together they represent the largest pool of liquidity in the world – currently £100m of bids and offers across 16,000 wines.
