Chateau Roc de Cambes, Merlot blend 2021 Cotes de Bourg, Bordeaux, France

Château Roc de Cambes is a jewel owned by François Mitjavile, highly renowned for Tertre Roteboeuf Grand Cru in St Emilion. This is his property in the Côtes de Bourg, a vineyard reminiscent of Tertre Roteboeuf, being as it is, a natural amphitheatre with a perfect aspect overlooking the Gironde River. Today, Roc de Cambes is clearly an easy contender for the top Bordeaux from the Cotes de Bourg appellation.

Tasting Notes

Deep, dark, not quite opaque purple ruby color. The aromas are of vivid, ripe, juicy dark red to black cherries - lovely clean vanilla & cedar oak are well-integrated. The wine is medium bodied with a nice dusting of very fine tannins. There are some concentrated bitter-licorice notes on the long finish, it ends with chocolatey smoothness. The 2021 Roc de Cambes exhibits aromas of dark berries, orange zest, espresso roast, smoked meats and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and lively palate.

Pairs With

All types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

Ratings

96/20 pts Vinum Wine Magazine (2023 vintage), 92 pts Wine Advocate (2021 vintage)