Appellations

Camensac 2016

Haut Medoc, Fifth Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2016 Camensac is an equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, picked from 27 September until 18 October at 42 hectoliters per hectare. There is a pastille-like purity on the nose: blackberry, briary and a light floral note coming through with time. The quality of the vintage shows through on the palate, which is very harmonious and demonstrates both excellent backbone and intensity. It builds in the mouth, maintaining plenty of freshness and with a mineral-driven finish. This is an excellent Château de Camensac and fingers crossed it will represent great value in the market once released.

Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2024-2045 Date: 28 April 2017

A lovely Camensac full of plush, sculpted tannins and a ripple of cassis fruit. This closes down a little on the finish; maybe the fruit isn't quite pushing through the entire length of the wine and could do with being a little denser, but the tarry edge to the oak gives a sense of ambition and there is plenty to enjoy here.

Score: 91 Decanter, - Maturity: 2024-2040 Date: 21 April 2017

Hint of pencil shavings on the nose. Then ripe fruit but it could do with a little more lift. And on the palate the phenolics are a bit underripe.

Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2023-2032 Date: 20 April 2017

A tangy and dense red with plum, chocolate and berry character. Full body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows excellent upside. Nice follow-up to the excellent 2015.

Score: 92 - 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 24 March 2017