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De Camensac 2016
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2016 Camensac has turned out brilliantly, revealing aromas of dark berries, violets, rose petals, baking chocolate and cherries. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's a layered, impressively concentrated wine with lively acids and a perfumed finish. I'm sure Camensac will hit higher highs in the future, but for now, this is a benchmark vintage for the estate.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
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.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2016 de Camensac is bold and powerful, but also a bit rough around the edges. Super-ripe red cherry, tobacco, smoke, iron and grilled herbs give the wine some nuance, but it remains tough and unyielding, at least today. It would be nice to see a little more polish. Even so, the 2016 is nicely done. Tasted two times.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2016 de Camensac has an easygoing, rather one-dimensional yet pure bouquet of black cherries and light pencil box aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with strict but well-defined tannins. Quite an edgy Médoc, but one with pleasing persistence on the finish. This is worth seeking out. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting.
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.
