James Suckling (93-94)

Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance.

James Suckling (93-94)

Crushed berries and walnuts with red-chili and mushroom notes. It’s medium-to full-bodied and soft. Juicy at the end. Ripe tannins and good balance.

James Suckling (93-94)

Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done.

James Suckling (93-94)

Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done.

James Suckling (93-94)

Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done.

James Suckling (93-94)

Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done.

James Suckling (93-94)

Lots of richness and fruit for this winery, showing blackberry, blackcurrant and dark-chocolate character. It’s full and layered. Well done.

Decanter (91)

Allspice, cedar, juniper and blackcurrants - a heady, appealing perfume. Lightly framed with gentle but mouthwatering and succulent red berry fruits mingling with firm tannins that coat the mouth in a fine layer of chalky, fruity saltiness. Attractive balance, if a little light on the mid-palate at this point, but this has a long finish and a motion of flavour from beginning to end. It feels well worked with concentration and direction. Structured and confident.

James Suckling (93-94)

This shows focus and balance with a pretty dark-fruit character, as well as hints of blue flowers and stones. Medium-bodied, juicy and vivid with very polished tannins and fresh acidity. Nice center-palate with cabernet character coming through. Firm at the end.

James Suckling (93-94)

This shows focus and balance with a pretty dark-fruit character, as well as hints of blue flowers and stones. Medium-bodied, juicy and vivid with very polished tannins and fresh acidity. Nice center-palate with cabernet character coming through. Firm at the end.

Has a bottle ever captured the elegance and refinement of a distinct year quite like the Caronne Ste Gemme 1983? A historical product of Bordeaux's storied Haut-Medoc region, this meticulously crafted wine mirrors its exquisite terroir. Its pedigree traces back to the eponymous château planted in the 1648, managed with the highest care, grounding the heritage and class of Caronne Ste Gemme 1983. The silky blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grape varietals, ripened to perfection under a sun-soaked vintage, has been vinified utilising time-tested methods, painstakingly preserved over generations.

Every glass beckons with deep, tantalising aromas, engulfing the senses in classic notes of blackcurrant, plum, and licorice, hinted with earthy complexities. Palate equally impresses, imbibing a mature charm coming from decades of careful cellar aging. The Caronne Ste Gemme 1983, articulate and full of character, is a feast for the fine wine connoisseur, epitomising the grandeur of an exceptional vintage.

The Caronne Ste Gemme 1990 is an exceptional representation of fine Bordeaux wine, expertly crafted in the Haut-Médoc region of France. It's a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 35% Merlot, one of the most esteemed compositions of the Château Caronne Ste. Gemme winery. This well-established French winery dates back to 1648 and has a widespread reputation for producing top-tier wines from the most favourable terroirs.

With the Caronne Ste Gemme 1990, you'll discover a finely balanced palate of blackcurrants, plums, and tobacco, complemented by elegant tannins and an enduring finish. This vintage carries the definitive style of the remarkable 1990 growing season. Meticulously aged for a year in French oak barrels before bottling has imparted a distinctively enticing aroma to this wine. A masterpiece of winemaking expertise, the Caronne Ste Gemme 1990 is a must-have for any serious wine connoisseur.

Vinous - Neal Martin (88)

The 2019 Caronne Ste Gemme has a more giving, less timid bouquet than in barrel, offering delightful blackberry, briary and cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a slightly powdery texture and dark chocolate and white pepper toward the oaky finish. Give it 3–4 years.

Vinous - Neal Martin (89-91)

The 2020 Caronne Ste Gemme has a well-defined nose of earthy black fruit mixed with bay leaf and tea leaf scents, gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is smooth and harmonious, displaying well-judged acidity and firm grip. There is a bit of new oak that needs to be fully assimilated toward the finish; otherwise this is a very fine Caronne Ste Gemme that will surely represent great value.

Vinous - Neal Martin (89-91)

The 2020 Caronne Ste Gemme has a well-defined nose of earthy black fruit mixed with bay leaf and tea leaf scents, gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is smooth and harmonious, displaying well-judged acidity and firm grip. There is a bit of new oak that needs to be fully assimilated toward the finish; otherwise this is a very fine Caronne Ste Gemme that will surely represent great value.

Wine Enthusiast (92)

91-93 Barrel sample. A big, firm and hard wine, with solid fruits, layers of dry tannin and great power. There's an intensity to this wine with acidity adding to the complexity and structure.

James Suckling (91)

Aromas of plum cake and berries with hints of citrus. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a savory finish. Drink in 2019.

Decanter (92-93)

A lovely Camensac full of plush, sculpted tannins and a ripple of cassis fruit. This closes down a little on the finish; maybe the fruit isn't quite pushing through the entire length of the wine and could do with being a little denser, but the tarry edge to the oak gives a sense of ambition and there is plenty to enjoy here.

Vinous - Neal Martin (91)

The 2018 de Camensac has retained its attractive aromatics, needing just a little coaxing to reveal blackberry, bilberry, light marine scents and those iris petals that I remarked upon out of barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with good backbone and well-judged acidity. I admire the substance of this de Camensac, and there is wonderful salinity on the finish. This comes recommended and I can see it aging well.

Vinous - Neal Martin (91)

The 2018 de Camensac has retained its attractive aromatics, needing just a little coaxing to reveal blackberry, bilberry, light marine scents and those iris petals that I remarked upon out of barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with good backbone and well-judged acidity. I admire the substance of this de Camensac, and there is wonderful salinity on the finish. This comes recommended and I can see it aging well.

Vinous - Neal Martin (91)

The 2018 de Camensac has retained its attractive aromatics, needing just a little coaxing to reveal blackberry, bilberry, light marine scents and those iris petals that I remarked upon out of barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with good backbone and well-judged acidity. I admire the substance of this de Camensac, and there is wonderful salinity on the finish. This comes recommended and I can see it aging well.

Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)

The 2019 de Camensac is more backward on the nose compared to its peers. Gradually unfurls with broody black fruit, mixed with Earl Grey and freshly rolled tobacco scents, tertiary in nature. Conversely the palate is brighter, equipped with a solid backbone and vibrant black fruit. What I appreciate is the slightly brittle texture towards the classically-styled finish. Huge potential for this superb Haut-Médoc.

Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)

The 2019 de Camensac is more backward on the nose compared to its peers. Gradually unfurls with broody black fruit, mixed with Earl Grey and freshly rolled tobacco scents, tertiary in nature. Conversely the palate is brighter, equipped with a solid backbone and vibrant black fruit. What I appreciate is the slightly brittle texture towards the classically-styled finish. Huge potential for this superb Haut-Médoc.