COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Château Camensac
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château de Camensac 2021 hails from the Haut-Médoc appellation in Bordeaux, France, holding the historic distinction of a Fifth Growth from the 1855 Classification. The estate, acquired by the Merlaut family in 2005, is managed with a philosophy focused on sustainable development and environmental respect. Its vineyard benefits from a unique terroir characterized by gravelly slopes, a geological mix that contributes to the wine's profile. The 2021 vintage was shaped by a challenging spring, followed by a more typical summer and rainfall near harvest, necessitating careful grape selection.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Recognized as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.
Fact 02
Vineyard terroir features gravelly slopes found in both Saint-Julien and Pessac-Léognan.
Fact 03
Estate has HEV 3 (High Environmental Value) certification.
Fact 04
Significant investments made since 2005 to elevate quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château de Camensac 2021 begins with destemming and crushing the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation occurs at around 28°C for about six days, followed by a maceration period of approximately three weeks, with daily pumping over or punching down. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrels. The wine then undergoes aging for 14 to 20 months in French oak barrels, with the percentage of new oak ranging from 35% to 70%. The estate employs sustainable agriculture practices and has achieved HEV 3 certification.
