Chateau de Camensac
La Closerie de Camensac Haut-Médoc 2021
| Denomination | AOC Haut-Medoc |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot |
| Aging | 15 months in oak barrels, 40% of which are new, renewed annually |
- Origin and designation: Bordeaux Haut-Médoc AOC, France; still red wine, vintage 2021
- Varietal composition: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot from high-density vineyards
- Vinification and ageing: fermentation 15-21 days; 15 months in oak (40% new)
- Sensory profile: intense purple-red colour; broad aroma of red fruits
- Serving and potential: 16-18 °C, decant for 1 hour; ageing potential 5-10 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Closerie de Camensac is an elegant still red wine that embodies the winemaking essence of Bordeaux. Produced in the Haut-Médoc, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot offers a tasting experience of genuine charm. In the glass, it displays an intense purple-red colour, heralding a broad bouquet dominated by clear aromas of red fruits. On the palate, the structure is harmonious and well-defined, delivering a smooth sip that perfectly balances the fruity component with a delicate tannic texture. The estate belongs to the prestigious Cinquièmes Crus classification of 1855.
Where it comes from
This refined red originates in the Haut-Médoc, a renowned area of Bordeaux where Château de Camensac carefully cultivates its vineyards. The estate's soils, characterised by fine, deep gravel resting on a limestone subsoil, promote balanced plant growth. The vines, with an average age of about thirty-five years, are grown at a high density of ten thousand vines per hectare. This meticulous agronomic management, combined with strictly limited yields, allows for grapes of remarkable concentration. This approach results in an elegant profile and a smooth drinkability.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest and selection of the bunches. Vinification takes place in stainless steel and concrete vats, where fermentation lasts from fifteen to twenty-one days to precisely extract colour and structural components. Afterwards, the wine undergoes fifteen months of ageing in oak barrels, with a proportion of new wood renewed each year. This careful maturation shapes the palate's texture and enhances the product's longevity, offering solid ageing potential. Decanting for one hour is recommended.
History and Curiosities
La Closerie de Camensac is the charming second wine of Château de Camensac, a historic estate in the Haut-Médoc included in the prestigious Bordeaux Classification of 1855. Since 2006, under the guidance of John and Celine Villars Merlaut Foubet, this label has offered an extraordinary quality-to-price ratio. The grapes, meticulously hand-picked from high-density vineyards, give the wine great smoothness and balance. The 2021 vintage, awarded 90 points by James Suckling, celebrates the winery's historical legacy, offering a sip of absolute elegance.
Awards
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2021
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Hectares: 65
The vineyards of Château Camensac are in the commune of Saint-Laurent-Médoc, just beyond the boundary of the Saint-Julien-Beychevelle appellation. As such it is entitled to only the Haut-Médoc appellation for its wines. The estate's 65 hectares of vines (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot) are planted at a dense 10,000 vines per hectare and have an average age of 35 years. The estate limits yields to 45 hectoliters per hectare and grapes are picked and sorted by hand. Read more
| Name | Chateau de Camensac La Closerie de Camensac Haut Medoc 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Haut-Medoc AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau de Camensac |
| Story | History and Curiosities La Closerie de Camensac is the charming second wine of Château de Camensac, a historic estate in the Haut-Médoc included in the prestigious Bordeaux Classification of 1855. Since 2006, under the guidance of John and Celine Villars Merlaut Foubet, this label has offered an extraordinary quality-to-price ratio. The grapes, meticulously hand-picked from high-density vineyards, give the wine great smoothness and balance. The 2021 vintage, awarded 90 points by James Suckling, celebrates the winery's historical legacy, offering a sip of absolute elegance. |
| Origin | Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France |
| Soil composition | Fine and deep gravel soils on a calcareous substrate |
| Plants per hectare | 10,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 45 hectolitres per hectare |
| Fermentation | 15–21 days |
| Production technique | Vinification in stainless steel and concrete tanks; fermentation for 15–21 days; ageing for 15 months in oak barrels (40% new, renewed annually) |
| Wine making | Vinification in stainless steel and concrete vats; fermentation for 15-21 days; ageing for 15 months in oak barrels (40% new, renewed annually). |
| Aging | 15 months in oak barrels, 40% of which are new, renewed annually |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |