2011 Camensac

Camensac

84Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

Also recommended, but no tasting note given. Apr 2014, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 77/100

12x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace	£307.00
6xMags	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace	£307.00
Bts	-	0 Immediate \| 5 Marketplace	£29.00
Mags	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace	£54.00
6x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 139 Marketplace	£155.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Attractive red fruits over fresh, firm tannins, quite good structure and length, but a touch green on the finish. Drink 2015-2020. Decanter.com

DecanterScore: 15.5/20

Deep dark cherry colour. Aromatic cassis and much richer on the palate than many. Tannins are firm and the flesh fills them out. Fresh and pretty dry on the finish. jancisrobinson.com

Jancis Robinson MWScore: 15.5/20

This has more on the edges than at the core, with plum skin and firm cherry notes followed by a rather taut finish. James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com

Wine SpectatorScore: 83-86/100

Also recommended, but no tasting note given. Apr 2014, www.robertparker.com

Robert ParkerScore: 77/100

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Haut Medoc

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window