Château Roc de Cambes Côtes de Bourg 2019
93/100
Vinous
92+/100
Robert Parker
92-94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
16+/20
Jancis Robinson
“An irresistible vintage, a stunning beauty!”
"The 2019 Roc de Cambes has shown itself brilliantly, offering aromas of blackcurrant, sweet berries, cigar leaf, and rich spices, followed by a full-bodied, layered, elegantly robust palate that is deep and concentrated, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by ripe acidity and ripe, powdery tannins. This isa fine vintage that may well surpass the 2016. Despite its modest appellation, don’t hesitate to cell it, as Roc de Cambes is invariably better integrated and more interesting after a decade than upon release. " (Wine Advocate 2022). Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
With aromas of ripe, rich fruit, blackcurrant, sweet berries, cigar, and rich spices
Palate
Full-bodied, layered, elegantly robust, deep, and concentrated
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
The younger the vintage, the more important it is to let it breathe and decant it in advance
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2047
Guard
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Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with cold cuts, red meat, game, aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
This Côtes-de-Bourg, crafted by François Mitjavile, is situated on a south-facing clay-limestone hill. The brilliant owner of Tertre-Rotebœuf (in Saint-Émilion) has developed it with the same meticulous attention to detail to create a great wine. With a neighboring yet distinct terroir—more alluvial in nature—Cambes is not a second wine but rather another expression, more supple and velvety, of the talent of François Mitjavile and his daughter Nina. Both wines have developed their own distinct personalities in recent vintages, revealing a style that is original and brilliant, a far cry from the polished and conventional Bordeaux!
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2019 Roc de Cambes has shown itself brilliantly, offering aromas of blackcurrant, sweet berries, cigar leaf, first-growth notes, and rich spices, followed by a full-bodied palate, layered, elegantly muscular, deep, and concentrated, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by ripe acidity and ripe, powdery tannins. This is a fine effort that may well outshine the 2016. Despite its modest appellation, don’t hesitate to cell it, as Roc de Cambes is invariably better integrated and more interesting after a decade of aging than upon release.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Here is a property that piques the curiosity of wine enthusiasts seeking a distinctive Bordeaux style. Inspired by François Mitjavile of Château Tertre Rotebœuf in Saint-Émilion, the production comprises the Domaine de Cambes (Bordeaux, located in the marshes) and Château Roc de Cambes (Côte-de-Bourg, on the hillsides). The latter is characterized by highly ripe grapes, aged in the traditional manner using the finest barrels from the Radoux cooperage. The wines, instantly recognizable, with intense and very oaky noses in their youth, age with charm, but may tire certain palates seeking a fresh and thirst-quenching bottle. The “smaller vintages,” with lower levels of ripeness, often stand out as true successes, much like 2007. A unique style, but one that can be divisive.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16+ out of 20
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated 93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 92–94 out of 100