Chateau Camensac Haut-Medoc ★ 4.1
A fifth-growth Haut-Medoc at a fraction of commune-appellation classified growth prices. Merlaut family management has brought steady quality improvements; dark fruit with classic Medoc cedar notes.
VarietalsCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
StyleRed Bordeaux blend
Location
Address: 33112 Saint-Laurent-Medoc, France, Bordeaux
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