Chateau de Camensac
Grand Cru Haut-Medoc 2021
Other years:
2018| Denomination | AOC Haut-Medoc |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot |
| Other years | 2018 |
- Classification: Grand Cru Classé (1855) of the AOC Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux
- Grape variety and vintage: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot, harvested in 2021
- Aromatic profile: notes of cocoa and praline, black and pink pepper; blackberry and raspberry on the palate
- Vineyard and production: organic farming, hand harvesting and bottling at the estate
- Serving and ageing: decant for 1 hour at 16-18 °C; potential to age in bottle for 10-15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chateau de Camensac Grand Cru Haut Medoc is a still red wine that elegantly embodies the character of Bordeaux. This Grand Cru Classé presents itself with a clear, bright red hue. On the nose, it offers a clean profile, characterised by delicate notes of cocoa beans and praline, which give way to hints of black pepper and rose aromas. On the palate, the blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot reveals a crisp and fragrant attack. Notes of blackberry and raspberry emerge, integrated with elegant hints of fine wood, leading to a very long finish dominated by red fruits. Ideal paired with meats, game and mature cheeses, it expresses its full potential with about an hour of decanting.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the commune of Saint-Laurent-Médoc, a prestigious area within the Haut-Médoc region. The vineyards of Chateau de Camensac cover sixty-five hectares and benefit from organic and sustainable management. The high planting density, combined with an average vine age of thirty-five years, promotes superior viticultural quality. Yields are strictly limited, an agronomic choice that ensures excellent aromatic concentration and perfect structural balance in the bunches before harvest.
How it is produced
Production begins with meticulous manual harvesting, during which the bunches are carefully selected to bring only the best fruit to the winery. The winemaking process concludes with bottling carried out directly on the estate. This wine is designed to evolve over time, boasting a remarkable ageing potential estimated between ten and fifteen years. To fully enhance its complexity and structure, it is advisable to serve at a temperature between 16 and 18°C, thus offering a rigorous and balanced tasting experience.
History and Curiosities
The Château de Camensac, a majestic estate located in Saint-Laurent-Médoc, embodies Bordeaux excellence as a Grand Cru Classé of 1855. In this splendid 2021 vintage, the meticulous manual harvest has enhanced 35-year-old vines, cultivated according to organic and sustainable principles. The refined balance between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes gives rise to a sumptuous Haut-Médoc AOC, bottled directly at the château. The bespoke care of the vineyards and low yields per hectare forge a memorable wine, awarded the exceptional score of 93/100 by Decanter.
Awards
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2021
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Haut-Medoc AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau de Camensac |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Château de Camensac, a majestic estate located in Saint-Laurent-Médoc, embodies Bordeaux excellence as a Grand Cru Classé of 1855. In this splendid 2021 vintage, the meticulous manual harvest has enhanced 35-year-old vines, cultivated according to organic and sustainable principles. The refined balance between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes gives rise to a sumptuous Haut-Médoc AOC, bottled directly at the château. The bespoke care of the vineyards and low yields per hectare forge a memorable wine, awarded the exceptional score of 93/100 by Decanter. |
| Origin | Saint-Laurent-Médoc (France) |
| Plants per hectare | 10,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 45 hectolitres per hectare |
| Harvest | Merlot: 27 September 3 October. Cabernet Sauvignon: 13 8 October. |
| Production technique | Grapes harvested and selected by hand; bottled at the château |
| Wine making | Hand-harvested and selected grapes; bottled at the château. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |