2017 | Domaine de Cambes

The 2017 Domaine de Cambes is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with very pretty notes of kirsch, warm plums and black raspberries with hints of roses, cinnamon stick and tobacco. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and chewy with plenty of juicy fruit and a long, savory finish.

Reviews:

• Antonio Galloni: The 2017 Domaine des Cambes is rich, sumptuous and super-expressive, which is surprising given the wine only went into barrel in February because the fermentations were quite long. A rush of dark cherry and plum captivates the senses is this nuanced, inviting wine from the Mitjavile family. Red-toned fruit intermingled with floral notes add lift. The blend is 80% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec.

• Vinous: The 2017 Domaine des Cambes has a fresh, lifted, energetic bouquet that is very Left Bank in style thanks to the expressive Cabernet Franc. I love the definition and drive of these aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with pretty red berry fruit interlaced with dried orange peel, marmalade and brown spices. There is energy infused into this wine from start to finish and I strongly suspect that it will drink supremely well once in bottle.

Producer Information

Roc de Cambes is a premier wine producer from the Cotes de Bourg appellation in Bordeaux. It produces a Merlot-based Bordeaux blend as well as the Domaine de Cambes, that is sold as Bordeaux AOC. The historic château was purchased by François Mitjavile, owner of Saint-Emilion's esteemed Château Le Tetre-Rôtebouef, in 1988. Constructed in the mid to late 1700s, the château required extensive modernizations and renovations. Vineyards are situated on south-facing slopes near the Gironde, and cover 12 hectares (30 acres) of land. Vines are planted to deep clay-limestone soils and are close to 50 years of age and therefor produce low yields with concentrated flavor compounds. Merlot comprises well over a half of the total plantings here at around 85 percent, with a smaller portion of Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate's wine is vinified in temperature-controlled concrete tanks before barrel maturation in 50 percent new French oak for 18 to 24 months.

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