Château Cambon La Pelouse - Cru Bourgeois 2011

Name: Château Cambon La Pelouse - Cru Bourgeois 2011
Brand: Château Cambon La Pelouse
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

Haut-Médoc|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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Drink or Keep

4.2/5 (5 customers)

16/20

Jancis Robinson

16/20

Decanter

88/100

Wine Spectator

16/20

RVF (G&M)

87/100

Robert Parker

14/20

Bettane & Desseauve

"Already noted last year, this 2011 confirms its ageing qualities. One year on, it retains its fleshiness with tannins that are still firm. On the palate, however, it offers very intense concentration on the attack, with tannins that hold on to spicy notes on the finish. A harmonious wine with good potential" (Le Guide des bonnes affaires du vin 2015 - Gerbelle & Maurange). A good bet for this racy cuvée, sure to delight Haut-Médoc enthusiasts. Delivery in wooden case for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.

Features

Estate

Château Cambon La Pelouse

Cuvée

Cru Bourgeois

Vintage

2011

Designation

Haut-Médoc

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

Soils of coarse gravel and sand from the Quaternary period.

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Harvest

partially manual

Winemaking

in 32 temperature-controlled vats. Pre-fermentation maceration. 3 to 4 weeks vatting time

Breeding

12 to 15 months with 40% new barrels, 40% one-wine barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

deep red colour

Nose

aromas of red and black berries, spices and a hint of woodiness

Mouth

fleshy. Firm, ripe tannins. Spicy finish.

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1h before

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairing

enjoy with lamprey à la bordelaise, navarin d'agneau, red meats, mature cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 14/20 (Good wine)

Domaine rated (2016 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))

About the wine:

Fruity and dense, a little firm in its tannins, it will need to wait a little.

About the domain :

Situated in the southern Médoc, this vast 60-hectare vineyard, ideally located near Châteaux Giscours and Cantemerle on the Macau hillside, is rightly gaining in renown. Since 1996, it has belonged to Jean-Pierre Marie, who works in partnership with his son Nicolas.

Decanter

Rated 16/20

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2014 guide) 87/100 (Very good wine)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine noté (guide 2016) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).

About the domain :

For several years now, this well-situated vineyard on the edge of the Margaux appellation has been producing a wine offering remarkable value for money. Under the guidance of Annick and Jean-Pierre Marie, it has gradually found its feet, and the aging of the vineyard has enabled it to reach a very high level, in a style that is seductive but not without finesse.

RVF - Guide des Meilleurs Vins à moins de 20 euros € - Gerbelle & Maurange

Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Excellent)

About the wine:

Already noted last year, this 2011 confirms its ageing qualities. One year on, it retains its fleshiness with tannins that are still firm. On the palate, however, there's intense concentration on the attack, with tannins holding firm on the spicy finish. A harmonious wine with good potential.

Wine Spectator

Wine rated (2014 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)

Jancis Robinson

Rated 16/20

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.2/5

out of 5 reviews