Château de Camensac – Haut-Médoc – Red – 2016 – 1500 ml:

 

Château Camensac: A Revitalised Haut-Médoc Fifth Growth

Château Camensac, a Cinquième Grand Cru Classé from the 1855 classification, is a remarkable example of a Bordeaux estate that has dramatically elevated its quality. Located in the Haut-Médoc, this property benefits from Gunzian gravel soils, yielding a wine that is both structured and refined. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend produces a claret of great finesse, now recognized for its exceptional cellaring potential.

The Sommelier’s Notes

This is a wine that delivers on the promise of its classification, offering a rich and complex drinking experience:

• Appearance: A deep, youthful garnet hue.
• Aroma: An expressive nose featuring concentrated blackcurrant and plum fruit, complemented by classic tertiary notes of cedar, leather, and a hint of fresh rose.
• Taste: Medium-plus bodied, with a lovely purity of fruit on the palate. The tannins are ripe, velvety, and well-integrated, leading to a long, savoury, and fresh finish. A truly elegant claret.

Food Matching & Decanting

Best served at 16-18°C (60-64°F). For younger bottles, decanting for 90 minutes to 2 hours will soften the tannins and enhance the aromatic complexity.

• Food Matches: The quintessential pairing for a traditional Sunday Roast Lamb with rosemary and garlic, Roast Duck, or a classic Beef Wellington.

Haut-Médoc 2016
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