Château de Camensac Haut-Medoc 5. Cru Classé 2018
"94 points. This estate is regaining its rightful place in the prestigious crus classés."
- Wine Enthusiast
"93 points. A fifth-growth that offers some of the best value in the entire red 1855 classification"
- Decanter
Efter et kvalitetsdyk er Château Camensac igen tilbage i den absolutte Cru Classé-elite i Bordeaux. Den ære skal særligt tilskrives familien Merlaut, der overtog slottet i 2004. Familien er blandt de største jordbesiddere i Médoc og deres portefølje af slotte tæller også topslotte som Ch. Chasse-Spleen og Gruaud-Larose.
Vi befinder os lige på grænsen til St-Julien og man har helt optimale betingelser for vindyrkning her, hvilket tydeligt smages i vinene fra Château Camensac, der stråler i power-årgangen 2018.
Som Decanter også selv skriver, så er det her noget af det bedste value for money man kan finde i hele alle 1855-klassificerede slotte. Og dét siger ikke så lidt!
Camensac 2018 charmerer allerede ved ophældningen med sin mørke blommerøde farve. Luksuriøs Cru Classé-næse med herlige florale viol-strejf, der afløses af blommer, solbær, hindbær, røde kirsebær og en snert af orangeskal. Tørrede krydderurter løfter bouqueten yderligere i samspil med cedertræ, tobak, kaffe og lakrids fra fadet. I munden er vinen koncentreret og powerfuld med oceaner og modne frugtnuancer takket være 2018-årgangens flotte vejrbetingelser. Lang Cru Classé finish med stor kompleksitet og madvenlige tanniner, der også vidner om et stort lagringspotentiale. Drik nu, eller gem 15-20 år fra høståret.
Servér den store Bordeaux til lam, saftige bøffer, charcuteri, kalvekød, fuglevildt og modne oste. Nydes optimalt ved 16-18°C.
Anmeldelser af Château de Camensac Haut-Medoc 5.
Cru Classé 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️94/100 Wine Enthusiast
"This estate is regaining its rightful place in the prestigious crus classés. Richly textured, this latest release shows luscious blackberry fruits and layers of firm tannins. The wine will age well..."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️93/100 Decanter
"A fifth-growth that offers some of the best value in the entire red 1855 classification. It has violet edging and clear ripeness to the fruit, with rosemary and dried herbs through the mid-palate. The tannins have grip and are not planning on going anywhere. It's a step up in ageability, and a corresponding step down in ease of tasting right now."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️93/100 Anthocyanes, Y. Castaing
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️92/100 James Suckling
"Blueberries and dried currants on the nose with savory oyster shell, tobacco and graphite. Dried violets, too. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Layered and flavorful. Balanced. 55% cabernet sauvignon and 45% merlot. Try from 2023."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️92/100 Falstaff
"Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, delicate rim lightening. Fresh precious wood spice, a hint of cedar and liquorice, red cherries are highlighted, nuances of orange zest. Medium-bodied, ripe plums, present, integrated tannins, mineral, a hint of nougat..."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️91-92/100 Vinum Magazin
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️91/100 Vinous - Neal Martin
"The 2018 de Camensac has retained its attractive aromatics, needing just a little coaxing to reveal blackberry, bilberry, light marine scents and those iris petals that I remarked upon out of barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with good backbone and well-judged acidity. I admire the substance of this de Camensac, and there is wonderful salinity on the finish. This comes recommended and I can see it aging well."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️91/100 Jeannie Cho Lee MW
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️91/100 Tastingbook.com
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