FR Château de Camensac Haut-Médoc Grand Cru Classé

Chateau Camensac is situated slightly east of the southern tip of St. Julien appellation. In fact, their vineyards are not that far from Chateau Beychevelle. They are also close to other well-known Medoc vineyards including Chateau La Tour Carnet and Chateau Belgrave.

Today, Chateau Camensac is perhaps, one of the more obscure, 1855 Classified Growths in the Medoc. The original chateau which is still in use today was constructed in the 18th century.

The 65-hectare, Left Bank vineyard of Chateau Camensac is planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Previously, the vineyard featured other Bordeaux grape varieties, but based on the suggestion of Emile Peynaud, they reduced the number of different grape varietals to just two, which is what remains planted in their vineyard today.

VINTAGE: 2014

ALC: 13%

VARIETALS: 50% CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 50% MERLOT

This Château de Camensac 2014, this year a blend of 50% Melot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, has a luminious garnet-colored robe. This fifth vintage wine, according to the AOC Haut-Médoc 1855 grading.

TASTING NOTES
The red fruits then inhaled give place to the supprising flint scent and spicy pepper that come after swirling. The attack is clear and the balance of this wine is strong. We feel in mouth the pretty silky and strong grain while its volume is wide and supple. Finally, the pleasant taste of the black cherry is pleasantly persistent.

AGING: The wines of Chateau Camensac are aged for an average of 17 to 20 months in French, oak barrels that range from 35% to 70% new, French oak, depending on the character and the needs of the vintage.