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Vineyards have been growing around the Chateau de Camensac, a magnificent 18th century Chartreuse, for several centuries.
Previously called Château Camensac, this Château is a fifth Grand Cru Classé Pauillac of the prestigious 1855 list.
The vineyard covers 75 hectares of deeply drained gravelly slopes.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon: 60% and Merlot Noir: 40%
All the grapes are harvested by hand and the wine is aged in its entirety for 16 to 20 months in barrels, the proportion of new barrels of which varies between 35 and 80% depending on the vintage.
Blends and tasting notes
55% Cabernet Sauvignon
45% Merlot
Deep garnet. Nose: cherry, very floral: fresh rose. Slight hint of toast. Palate: a certain velvety thickness produced by a lovely volume of very fine tannins.
Cherry bursts on the palate. Discreet woodiness at this stage. Nice, long finish with a touch of liquorice and freshness.
Climate
Winter 2018 was classic and therefore perfect, quite cold and not too wet. February and March were very Secs, followed by a month of very heavy rain in April. A few nights of frost in May damaged a few buds. A steady downpour in June almost prevented the flower from blooming.
July brought record-breaking heat. August and early September were more normal. Unfortunately, it was under threatening skies that the harvest took place. But once again, experience and cool-headedness produced a very good, if not exceptional, wine.
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