In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2005 — La Closerie de Camensac introduced under Merlaut-Villars ownership
Facts
- Producer
- Château de Camensac
- 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.