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.
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