Chateau de Camensac 2019 Haut-Medoc Grand Cru Classe《Terroir Collection - ZTF125A》

🌟1855  Grand Cru Classe  

🏅 Vinous 92-94 pts

🏅 James Suckling 92 pts

Chateau de Camensac is a winery in the Haut-Medoc appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. Chateau de Camensac is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The wine produced here was classified as one of eighteen Cinquiemes Crus (Fifth Growths) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.

Vineyard

The vineyards of Chateau Camensac are in the commune of Saint-Laurent-Medoc, just beyond the boundary of the Saint-Julien-Beychevelle appellation. As such it is entitled to only the Haut-Medoc 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.

The wine

As is common for wineries in the Medoc, Chateau Camensac produces two wines, its first label, Chateau Camensac, and a second label, La Closerie de Camensac, into which lesser quality lots are blended. After harvest, the wines undergo primary fermentation in stainless steel vats before being transferred to oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and 17–20 months of aging. In recent years, oenologist Michel Rolland has been a consultant.

🏅 Vinous 92-94 pts

The 2019 de Camensac is more backward on the nose compared to its peers. Gradually unfurls with broody black fruit, mixed with Earl Grey and freshly rolled tobacco scents, tertiary in nature. Conversely the palate is brighter, equipped with a solid backbone and vibrant black fruit. What | appreciate is the slightly brittle texture towards the classically-styled finish. Huge potential for this superb Haut.Medoc.

🏅 James Suckling 92 pts

Aromas of ripe berries and baking spices with hints of hazelnuts, leather and bark. Medium-bodied and tight, with chewy tannins and a velvety texture. Compact and firm with chocolatey undertones. Needs some time to open up. 55% cabernet sauvignon and 45% merlot.