Rating: Gault Millau 17/20, Guide Hachette 1* ( Very successful wine), RVF 15/20
“This 2006 has it all and is even likely to be superb in a few years… Watch for its wonderfully lush fruitiness— it’s more than promising! ” ( The Gault Millau Wine Guide 2010). This first vintage marks the beginning of a new era since the château was taken over by Jean Merlaut and Céline Villars Foubet, owners of Gruaud-Larose and Chasse-Spleen, respectively. All the right elements are in place, and this excellent 2006 confirms the expectations of enthusiasts of this wine, well known for its excellent value for money. (Delivery in a wooden case at no extra charge for any order of 12 bottles of this wine.)
Buy Camensac wines at the best price in a private sale!
Starting at €99 on your first order
Eye
deep red color with purple highlights
Nose
Complex and elegant, with roasted notes that blend harmoniously with subtle spicy notes (pepper, ginger)
Palate
A crisp, lively attack gives way to a rich, full-bodied palate with lovely tannins. A lingering finish
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2025
Production
200,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des grillades, un plateau de fromages...<br/>
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 producing showy 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 released as en primeur, but gradually reveals notes of cedar and spices. Therefore, opt for the most recent vintages.
Decanter
Rated property Recommended
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
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. LAURENT C. Published on September 12, 2023
See all reviews from this customer
Discover more wines from the estate