Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red berry, cassis, light cedar, fresh herbs

Palate: soft plum, light tannins, fresh acidity, easy fruit expression

The second wine of Château Camensac, prioritising freshness and supple tannins from younger vine selections. Light and immediately appealing with characteristic Haut-Médoc menthol freshness.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled chicken with herb marinade
    The wine's freshness and soft fruit complement simple grilled poultry with herbs.
  • Pork tenderloin with apple compote
    The wine's lighter tannins and fresh acidity suit pork's delicate sweetness.
  • Cheese board with mild soft cheeses
    Gentle tannins and fruit forwardness pair with mild cheeses without overpowering.

How to serve La Closerie de Camensac

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled chicken with herb marinade, Pork tenderloin with apple compote, Cheese board with mild soft cheeses. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Closerie de Camensac was developed as the second wine of Château Camensac from the time of the Merlaut-Villars family acquisition in 2005. It sources from younger vines and lots selected for freshness and supple texture rather than the structural ambition of the grand vin.

  1. 2005: La Closerie de Camensac introduced under Merlaut-Villars ownership

Facts

Producer
Château de Camensac · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Classification
Haut-Médoc AOC
Oak
French oak barrels, lower proportion new wood than grand vin
ABV
13.0%
Price
€15-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about La Closerie de Camensac

What does La Closerie de Camensac taste like?

On the nose, red berry, cassis, light cedar, fresh herbs. On the palate, soft plum, light tannins, fresh acidity, easy fruit expression. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The second wine of Château Camensac, prioritising freshness and supple tannins from younger vine selections. Light and immediately appealing with characteristic Haut-Médoc menthol freshness.

When should I drink La Closerie de Camensac?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with La Closerie de Camensac?

Grilled chicken with herb marinade is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pork tenderloin with apple compote and Cheese board with mild soft cheeses. The wine's freshness and soft fruit complement simple grilled poultry with herbs.

What grapes are in La Closerie de Camensac?

The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. The wine is classified as Haut-Médoc AOC.

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