By Chateau de Camensac
2018 Haut-Medoc

Vintage Notes
After the harvest, a dry autumn sets in. Then, in January, as much rain falls in the month as within the entire year. The mechanical work is complicated, as well as the pruning. Vine growth slows down, but at the blistering end of April, it explodes again, with soils remaining very moist. Slight attacks of downy mildew are observed on leaves, but nothing abnormal or worrying. We remain vigilant regarding the violent attacks of fungus that certain areas of Bordeaux are experiencing. The dry summer puts a stopper on the threat, but the vineyard transpiration is higher than normal, which Cabernet Sauvignon often suffers from more frequently. The harvests are calm, with attention to sorting redoubled and with some berries affected despite everything. The result, however, is dazzling. Camensac again marks its progress towards an increasingly assertive and delicate signature this year.

Technical Details
Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
Harvest Dates: September 24th to October 10th (Merlot), October 3rd to 10th (Cabernet Sauvignon)

Tasting Notes
The wine is brilliant and limpid. The color is a dark garnet. The nose is clean and straight. Before stirring, notes of currants and raspberries. After swirling comes the floral aromas of fresh rose, light woodiness, and fine vanilla. The attack is straightforward. The palate shows very refined tannins in a supple envelope that perfects the mid-palate. The fruity and floral aromas are confirmed. The harmonious wine at this stage of evolution is a promise of delicacy. The finish is very long and evokes a sensation of tasty currant jelly. Wait until 2025 to savor, with aging potential until 2045.
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Chateau de Camensac 2018 Haut-Medoc
Rating: 94
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Appellation: Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Winery: Chateau de Camensac
Alcohol: 14.00%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Importer: Multiple U.S. importers
Date Published: 5/1/2021
Reviewed By: Roger Voss
This estate is regaining its rightful place in the prestigious crus classes. Richly textured, this latest release shows luscious blackberry fruits and layers of firm tannins. The wine will age well, so wait to drink until 2026.

CHATEAU DE CAMENSAC HAUT-MEDOC 2018
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2018
Score: 92
Blueberries and dried currants on the nose with savory oyster shell, tobacco and graphite. Dried violets, too. It's medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Layered and flavorful. Balanced. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Try from 2023.

Chateau Camensac, Haut-Medoc, 5eme Cru Classe, 2018
Tasted By: Jane Anson (at Bordeaux, 09 Nov 2020)
Part of Top Medoc 2018 wines: Re-tasted in bottle
Points: 92
Drinking Window: 2026 - 2042
Producer: Chateau Camensac
Vintage: 2018
Wine Type: Still 
Colour: Red 
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Haut-Medoc
Sweetness: Dry 
Closure: Cork
Body: Medium
Oak: Oaked
Lovely deep ruby colour with excellent oak finesse on the aromatics, not overpowering but adding layers of smoke against cassis and black cherry fruits. You can find both nuance and complexity in this wine. This is gourmet as it opens with black chocolate and liquorice also. Clear interest and potential for ageing.

2018 De Camensac
Producer: De Camensac
Place of Origin: France, Bordeaux
Color: Red
Grape/Blend: [...] Cabernet Sauvignon, [...] Merlot
Rating: 91
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2036
From: The Future's Definitely Not What It Was: Bordeaux 2018 (Mar 2021)
Reviewed By: Neal Martin on January 2021
The 2018 de Camensac has retained its attractive aromatics, needing just a little coaxing to reveal blackberry, bilberry, light marine scents and those iris petals that I remarked upon out of barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with good backbone and well-judged acidity. I admire the substance of this de Camensac, and there is wonderful salinity on the finish. This comes recommended and I can see it aging well.

2018 Chateau de Camensac (Haut-Medoc)
Points: 90
Much better in the bottle than in the barrel, the wine is medium bodied, with a cedar, tobacco and red currant profile. Forward, soft, fresh, fruity and with a classic lean to its chewy, spicy red fruit finish. This is best vintage of Chateau de Camensac I have ever tasted.
Tasted Mar 9, 2021

Ch de Camensac 2018 Haut-Medoc
Producer: Ch de Camensac
Appellation: Haut-Medoc
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 14.00%
Score: 15.5/20
When to Drink: 2026 - 2034
Published on: 10 Feb 2022
Date Tasted: 19 Jan 2022
Reviewer: Jancis Robinson
Tasted blind. Slightly dead-looking crimson. Spicy edge to the nose. Sweet and a little tarty. Because of the oak perhaps? Not quite refreshing enough.