Chateau De Camensac 2016

A classic Haut-Médoc Fifth Growth with aromas of cassis, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, graphite, violet, and subtle spice. Elegant tannins, vibrant freshness, and refined structure create a balanced Left Bank Bordeaux with excellent depth and long aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pair with roast lamb, beef Wellington, grilled ribeye, duck breast, aged Comté, wild mushroom risotto, or truffle dishes.

93 Points - James Suckling

A prototypical Médoc wine with very good depth and beautiful harmony. I love the long, moderately dry and savory finish that pulls your hand instinctively back to the glass. A blend of 50 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon and 50 per cent Merlot. Drink or hold.

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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.

91 Points - Decanter

This is a vintage where the freshness levels run high, and here a rich array of dark tight fruits is joined by high acidity with menthol and eucalyptus notes. It's good quality, but needs to settle into its stride, and fatten up a little further in bottle. There has been pyrazine in the past at Camensac, and they are doing a lot of work with the vines to reduce that - this 2016 has clearly shifted from green pepper to eucalyptus, which gives good Médoc typicity while retaining fruit character. A successful wine. Drinking Window 2024 - 2040.