Château de Camensac Haut-Médoc 5. Cru Classé 2016

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Le Figaro Vin

Bettane & Desseauve

Nice powerfully fruity nose, hints of resinous, old rose and violet, very nice tasty, fruity palate, with fresh tannins and great energy on the finish. A very vigorous Camensac. A Success.

Decanter

This is a vintage where the freshness levels run high, and here a rich array of dark tight fruits is joined by high acidity with menthol and eucalyptus notes. It's good quality, but needs to settle into its stride, and fatten up a little further in bottle. There has been pyrazine in the past at Camensac, and they are doing a lot of work with the vines to reduce that - this 2016 has clearly shifted from green pepper to eucalyptus, which gives good Médoc typicity while retaining fruit character. A successful wine.

Vinous

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.

Falstaff

Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, subtle brightening of the edges, black forest berries, ripe heart cherries, tobacco-like spice. Medium body, blackberries, present tannins, delicate leafy-earthy touch in the finish, dark nougat in the finish.

James Suckling

A prototypical Médoc wine with very good depth and beautiful harmony. I love the long, moderately dry and savory finish that pulls your hand instinctively back to the glass. A blend of 50 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 50 per cent merlot.

Robert Parker

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.