2008 Roc de Cambes
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The 2008 Roc de Cambes has an attractive, undergrowth-tinged bouquet with dark berry fruit, hints of brine and wild fennel emerging with time, gaining complexity with every swirl of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, fine acidity, still quite stocky for a Roc de Cambes but fresh and generous on the herbaceous, bell pepper tinged finish. There is something a little rustic about this vintage although that merely imparts charm. (Tasted at the château.)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Very dark crimson and inky. More Cabernet cassis aroma. Dark and not very expressive. Firm, chalky texture. A bit flat on the palate, soft and deep in texture but seems to lack the energy of 2007. (JH)
Dark crimson. Very full and exotically ripe. Hint of mocha. Very slightly formulaic but should be very satisfying for many tasters. Just a bit of cocoa. (JR)
Medium red-ruby. Black raspberry with strong torrefaction notes of mocha, smoke, coffee and chocolate. Lush, sweet and mouthfilling, with broad, palate-saturating raspberry and mocha flavors lifted by pepper and herb nuances. Finishes with broad, sweet tannins and a linger mocha flavor. A superb vintage for this property: enjoy this wine over the next seven or eight years.