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De Camensac 2012
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Narrowly constructed as well as short and herbal, this medium-bodied wine reveals decent black cherry and berry fruit as well as a dusty, earthy herbaceous character.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The Camensac has a well-defined bouquet with light raspberry, fresh strawberry and cedar aromas. The oak is judiciously applied. The palate is medium-bodied with quite dry, slightly obtrusive tannins at this stage. It feels firm and masculine in the mouth with strong undergrowth and tobacco notes towards the finish. This is a decent Claret destined for drinking within its first ten years. Tasted April 2013.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Deep ruby/purple with firm tannins and a nice meaty, spiciness, this wine shows slight narrowness and astringency, but it is well-made and certainly above-average. Drink it over the next decade.
About the Producer
Located in the village of Saint-Laurent in Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, bordering the Saint-Julien appellation, Chateau de Camensac is one of the few Grand Cru Classés in the Haut-Medoc. Although the Haut-Medoc appellation does not have the same impressive track record as the four great villages of the Médoc, the quality of the wines produced is still highly praised. Château de Camensac (Haut-Medoc, France), La Closerie de Camensac (Haut-Medoc, France), Le Bailly De Camensac (Haut-Medoc, France), and Le Bailly De Camensac (Haut-Medoc, France). (La Closerie de Camensac, Haut-Medoc, France), Bailly De Camensac, Haut-Medoc, France, and Second De Camensac, Haut-Medoc, France, with an annual production of 200-300,000 bottles. The main wine, the Second De Camensac, Haut-Medoc, France, is of excellent quality and has often received over 90 points from leading wine critics and wine reviewers.
