Chateau de Camensac Haut-Medoc 5. Cru Classé 2018 i trækasse

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...

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.

Anthocyanes Yohan Castaing

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.

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...

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Vinous

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.

Jeannie Cho Lee

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