Chateau de Camensac
Grand Cru Haut-Medoc 2018
Other years:
2021| Denomination | AOC Haut-Medoc |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot |
| Aging | Aged for 12–18 months in barriques, approximately 40–50% new oak |
| Other years | 2021 |
- 1855 Classification: Grand Cru Classé (Fifth Growth) of Haut-Médoc
- Vintage and alcohol content: 2018, dry red wine 14% vol
- Aromatic profile: cocoa, praline, black pepper and powdered pink pepper
- Taste and finish: blackberry and raspberry, silky texture, fine tannins, long persistence
- Pairings and serving: braised beef, duck; 16–18 °C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Château de Camensac is a Grand Cru Classé that embodies the profound character of Bordeaux red wines. This Haut-Médoc is crafted from a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, revealing a silky texture. In the glass, it displays a deep ruby colour with intense violet highlights. The bouquet is clean, marked by notes of cocoa beans, black pepper and delicate hints of rose. On the palate, the entry is precise, releasing aromas of blackberry and raspberry, supported by well-integrated mature, fine-grained tannins, finishing with a long, mineral and floral-tinged aftertaste.
Where it comes from
The vineyards are located in the commune of Saint-Laurent-Médoc, in the heart of Bordeaux. The estate covers around 75 hectares of gentle slopes, characterised by deep gravel soils resting on a clay subsoil rich in iron. This particular geology ensures optimal drainage and excellent heat retention. The proximity to the Gironde estuary and the climatic influence of the nearby Saint-Julien area impart great expressive clarity to the grapes, resulting in a wine with an elegant and well-defined structure.
How it is produced
Hand harvesting ensures a careful selection of the grapes, which are vinified in temperature-controlled steel vats to preserve their aromatic precision. Maturation lasts from twelve to eighteen months in partially new oak barrels, delicately integrating the wood notes. This structured wine is the ideal companion for richly flavoured dishes, pairing beautifully with braised beef, duck breast and soft cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The prestigious Château de Camensac, a renowned Grand Cru Classé of 1855, embodies the essence of Haut-Médoc. The 2018 vintage originates from the prized terroirs of Saint-Laurent-Médoc, where Cabernet Sauvignon, cultivated on outstanding gravelly soils, is blended with Merlot. Following a meticulous manual harvest, the wine refines its structure through a prolonged maturation in barriques lasting up to 18 months. Highly acclaimed by critics, this label expresses refined modern elegance, combining Bordeaux nobility with an enveloping and silky texture.
Awards
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2018
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2018
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2018
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Hectares: 65
The vineyards of Château Camensac are in the commune of Saint-Laurent-Médoc, just beyond the boundary of the Saint-Julien-Beychevelle appellation. As such it is entitled to only the Haut-Médoc appellation for its wines. The estate's 65 hectares of vines (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot) are planted at a dense 10,000 vines per hectare and have an average age of 35 years. The estate limits yields to 45 hectoliters per hectare and grapes are picked and sorted by hand. Read more
| Name | Chateau de Camensac Grand Cru Haut Medoc 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Haut-Medoc AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau de Camensac |
| Story | History and Curiosities The prestigious Château de Camensac, a renowned Grand Cru Classé of 1855, embodies the essence of Haut-Médoc. The 2018 vintage originates from the prized terroirs of Saint-Laurent-Médoc, where Cabernet Sauvignon, cultivated on outstanding gravelly soils, is blended with Merlot. Following a meticulous manual harvest, the wine refines its structure through a prolonged maturation in barriques lasting up to 18 months. Highly acclaimed by critics, this label expresses refined modern elegance, combining Bordeaux nobility with an enveloping and silky texture. |
| Origin | Saint-Laurent-Médoc, France |
| Soil composition | Gravel and clay-limestone (deep gravel soils on clayey and iron-rich subsoil) |
| Harvest | Merlot: 27 September–13 October; Cabernet Sauvignon: 13–18 October |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting and selection of grapes; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; ageing for 12–18 months in barriques (approximately 40–50% new oak) |
| Wine making | Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks |
| Aging | Aged for 12–18 months in barriques, approximately 40–50% new oak |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |