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, an explosive beauty!"
“The 2019 Roc de Cambes has shown itself brilliantly, offering aromas of blackcurrant, sweet berries, cigar wrapper, and rich spices, followed by a full-bodied, layered, elegantly robust, deep, and concentrated palate, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by ripe acidity and ripe, powdery tannins. This isa fine vintage that may well rival 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. ” (Wine Advocate 2022). Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding “Point Relais” delivery method)
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
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 starting at
2027
Drink before
2047
Guard
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Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, red meats, 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 very different terroir—one with more alluvial soil—Cambes is not a second wine but rather another, more supple and velvety expression 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, 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 wrapper, first-tier notes, and rich spices, followed by a full-bodied palate, layered, elegantly robust, deep, and concentrated, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by ripe acidity and ripe, powdery tannins. This is a fine wine that may well rival the 2016 vintage. 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 when first released.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste 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, heavily oaked noses when young, age with charm but may prove overwhelming to some palates seeking a fresh, thirst-quenching bottle. The “smaller vintages,” with lower levels of ripeness, often stand out as true successes, such as the 2007. A distinctive style, but one that can be divisive at times.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16+/20
Rated "Recommended"
Vinous
Wine rated 93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 92–94/100
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. ANDRE S. Posted on 11/29/2024
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