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2018 CHÂTEAU CAMENSAC Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Haut Médoc, Lea & Sandeman

CHÂTEAU CAMENSAC

2020 Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Haut Médoc

Colour Red
Origin France, Bordeaux
Sub-district Haut Médoc
Classification Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
ABV 13.5%

The 2020 Château de Camensac has a reserved nose, with damp earth and light tobacco scents that unfurl with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with raspberry and wild strawberry on the entry, admirable weight on the mid-palate and fine backbone and grip on the finish. This is a well-crafted Bordeaux with the substance to age. Given the price, this represents great value. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Drinking range: 2027 - 2045 Rating: 91 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Nov 2024)


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Château Camensac

This chateau has moved from a postion in relative obscurity it deservedly held for several decades. It now reliabley produces wine of very good quality. The Forner family bought the chateau in 1964 and immediately started renovating the property. Since owning the chateau, they have renovated or replaced the winery equipment and production facilities. They have also restored the 18th century Manor House.

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