2008 Camensac
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Tasting notes
Charming, soft edges of woodsmoke and undergrowth, building momentum through the palate, savoury black fruits that have a clear emphaisis on Cabernet Sauvignon, rose bud and liqourice. Harvest September 30 to October 18. A clear step up as it unrolls, and the tannic frame softens to show flesh on the bones of the blackberry fruit. An overlooked vintage, even following on from the 2007, largely due to the financial crisis at the time. 60% new oak.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Robert Parker
More reviews and scores
Light ruby. Light but lifted nose. Sweet start. Flattering. Very early maturing and with pretty light tannins. An easy wine to like. (JR)
A tiny bit of intrigue on the nose here. And some fruit with the tannin very dominant at the moment. (JR)
About the producer
A stone’s throw from Saint-Julien, Ch. de Camensac was long underperforming, but – under the ownership of the Merlaut-Villars family – was totally restructured, and quality transformed.