La Closerie de Camensac Haut-Médoc 2019 - Second vin
91/100
Decanter
89/100
Yves Beck
"Light and airy!"
“A fresh, fruity bouquet with aromas of black berries followed by hints of mint. Rich and juicy on the palate. The wine is delicious, balanced, and fresh. It’s very easy to drink and will bring lunch wine back into fashion!” (Yves Beck 2021)
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Eye
A garnet color, bright and clear
Nose
Notes of fresh plum and blackcurrant with subtle oak
Palate
A clean, crisp attack. Smooth tannins on a delicate structure. On the palate, notes of chocolate and cherry. A lingering finish that fades into subtle hints of tobacco.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
High point
2024
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Serve with free-range chicken, quail with cherries, veal parmentier...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The Merlaut family is committed to improving the wines from this fairly large vineyard, located near the Saint-Julien appellations. Here, the focus is not on creating a sensation with the samples, but on ensuring consistency and uniformity in the quality of the wine produced. The arrival of a new and talented director has brought greater rigor and precision to the production of a quintessential Médoc wine with character—one that is somewhat austere and reserved when young, but gradually reveals notes of cedar and spices. Therefore, opt for the most recent vintages.
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
Rated Winery Recommended
About the wine:
Fruity nose (blackberry). It’s light and juicy, with perhaps a hint of bitterness in the fruit, but lovely strawberries and raspberries. The acidity adds vibrancy and body, and there’s a pleasant minty note that refreshes the finish. A lighter style.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Camensac, acquired in 2005 by the Merlaut family, is now managed by the Chasse-Spleen team, led by Céline Villars-Foubet and Jean-Pierre Foubet. Recent investments have equipped the estate with the resources needed to rise to the challenge. In fact, over the past few vintages, progress has been substantial, and Camensac is among the wines that enthusiasts should keep a close eye on, especially since prices remain very reasonable—a fact we welcome.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2021 guide) 89/100
About the wine:
A fresh, fruity bouquet with aromas of dark berries followed by hints of mint. Rich and juicy on the palate. The wine is delicious, balanced, and fresh. It’s very easy to drink and will bring lunch wine back into fashion!
Customer rating
4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. ALEXIS B. Posted on May 7, 2025
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Review by Mr. GILLES L. Published on 12/31/2023
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Review by Mr. JEAN PAUL B. Published on 11/28/2023
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Review by Mr. DANIEL B. Posted on January 21, 2023
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