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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2020 Rieussec has a slightly more petrolly bouquet than its peers, well-defined and focused—not complex, but there is admirable purity. The palate is very elegant on the entry, with superb levels of botrytis and a silver bead of acidity that upholds focus and tension. This Sauternes fans out wonderfully on the finish. Superb. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.Inc. VAT£142.13 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2020 Rieussec has a slightly more petrolly bouquet than its peers, well-defined and focused—not complex, but there is admirable purity. The palate is very elegant on the entry, with superb levels of botrytis and a silver bead of acidity that upholds focus and tension. This Sauternes fans out wonderfully on the finish. Superb. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.Inc. VAT£354.34 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)
The 2021 Rieussec is bright, floral and super-refined. White flowers, lemon confit, pear, passionfruit and mint are all nicely lifted, with beams of bright acids that lend support. As has been the case in recent years, Rieussec is done in a style that is all about maintaining freshness and verve. There's plenty of both here. The 2021 was harvested over 3-4 picks. Yields are down 30%, which is a very favorable result for the year in Sauternes. The 125 grams of residual sugar are not at all evident.Inc. VAT£311.23 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
With 139 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2022 Rieussec is one of the wines of the vintage. It reveals a complex, deep bouquet of exotic fruits, mangoes, dried apricots and spices. Full-bodied, dense and harmonious, it has a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and lively, delicate acidity, leading to a long, fruity and ethereal finish. Fermented in new barrels for the Sémillon and in one-year barrels for the Sauvignon Blanc, this beauty was matured for 18 months in the same barrels.Inc. VAT£335.14 -
(6x75cl) 2016Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2016 Ripeau exudes darkness, power and intensity. Succulent black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs, licorice and cloves all build in the glass. Racy and flamboyant to the core, the 2016 has much to offer, including tremendous early appeal. This is a gorgeous wine in every way.Inc. VAT£212.69 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
An estate that’s on an upward trajectory, having just completed work on a new cellar, the 2018 Château Ripeau comes from just over 12 hectares of vines situated near the likes of Cheval Blanc, Figeac, and La Dominique, and is a rough blend of 67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon that will spend 16-18 months in new French oak. It offers a deep purple color as well as terrific purity and precision in its vibrant cassis and black raspberry fruits and notes of spring flowers, spice box, and earth. Medium to full-bodied, silky, and seamless on the palate, it has building tannins, ample mid-palate depth, and good concentration, and stays light on its feet and incredibly elegant. This estate is managed by Julien Salles and gets consulting advice from Claude Gros. My money is on this 2018 being the best to date, and I suspect the best is still to come!Inc. VAT£227.98 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95+)
Coming from a vineyard in the northern part of the appellation, not far from Cheval Blanc, the 2020 Château Ripeau has a medium to full-bodied, fresh yet concentrated style as well as impressive purity in its blue fruits, cassis, and floral aromas and flavors. The tannins are present yet ripe and soft, it has a layered, deep mid-palate, and the freshness of the vintage. It’s unquestionably a beautiful wine in the making. Give bottles 4-5 years in the cellar and enjoy over the following two decades.Inc. VAT£174.04 -
Wine Advocate (91)
This wine performed significantly better than it did last year. This sleeper of the vintage merits considerable interest.Inc. VAT£591.64 -
(12x75cl) 2006
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)
Full ruby-red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry and licorice. Sweet, ripe and fairly deep, with good energy to the flavors of black fruits, licorice and spices. Finishes with very good breadth, life and length. An impressive showing for this Cotes de Bourg wine.Inc. VAT£900.41 -
(6x75cl) 2011
Vinous - Ian D'Agata (90-92)
Bright ruby-red. Knockout nose offers captivating scents of superripe red cherry, Oriental spices, vanilla, milk chocolate and coffee. Creamy-rich and dense, with compelling sweetness to its red fruit, sweet spice and aromatic herb flavors. Finishes very fine-grained and long, with a wonderfully mouthcoating texture. There has never been a Roc de Cambes at this level. I imagine that over time it won't develop the complexity and depth of a first growth, but in 2011 this is simply one of the overachievers wines of the vintage.Inc. VAT£365.98 -
(6x75cl) 2012
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
A dark, imposing wine, the 2012 Roc des Cambes is distinctly dark and brooding. Black cherries, smoke, licorice, tar and dark spices fleshed [?]. Vertical in style and quite structured, the 2012 could use another few years in bottle to fully come together, which will also help the chewy tannins to integrate a bit more fully. Roc des Cambes is 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec that spend 18 months in 100% new French oak.Inc. VAT£623.15 -
(3x150cl) 2013
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)
Sweet red berries, hard candy, crushed flowers, spices and mint are some of the many notes that meld together in the glass as the 2013 Roc de Cambes opens up in the glass. The 2013 is super-ripe, racy and layered, but in the soft, silky style of the year. Roc de Cambes is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% new oak barrels. The style is all about texture and silkiness. The 2013 finishes with sweet floral and spice notes, as well as terrific freshness.Inc. VAT£427.24 -
(6x75cl) 2013
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)
Sweet red berries, hard candy, crushed flowers, spices and mint are some of the many notes that meld together in the glass as the 2013 Roc de Cambes opens up in the glass. The 2013 is super-ripe, racy and layered, but in the soft, silky style of the year. Roc de Cambes is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% new oak barrels. The style is all about texture and silkiness. The 2013 finishes with sweet floral and spice notes, as well as terrific freshness.Inc. VAT£387.26 -
(6x75cl) 2014
The Wine Cellar Insider (91)
Picked between October 20 and October 26, the wine delivers an earthy, black cherry, round experience that ends with a spicy, blackberry finish. 89-91 PtsInc. VAT£420.67 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2016 Roc de Cambes is powerful, tightly wound and closed in on itself. That should not be an issue, but readers should be prepared to be patient. Iron, smoke, tobacco, cedar, menthol and licorice all add aromatic nuance to a core of dark fruit. I also tasted a bottle that had been opened two days prior. There I found a wine of amplitude and breadth. This is another superb 2016 from the Mitjavile family.Inc. VAT£408.80 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2017 Roc de Cambes is even better from bottle than it was from barrel. Rich, dense and explosive, with tremendous power the 2017 is positively stellar from the very first taste. Macerated dark cherries, sage, spice, star anise, orange zest, mint and new leather give the 2017 an exotic, racy feel that is hard to fully describe. In the glass, the 2017 possesses off the charts aromatic intensity and tons of pure fruit richness, while the 100% new oak is barely perceptible. Readers lucky enough to find it will enjoy a wine of tremendous character and personality. This is an absolutely stunning wine from Francois and Nina Mitjavile.Inc. VAT£99.86 -
(1x300cl) 2018
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Another incredible wine from the Mitjavile family, the 2018 Roc De Cambes is similar in the style to the Domaine de Cambes release, offering an exotic, thrilling perfume of cassis, black raspberries, vanilla bean, candle wax, tobacco, and espresso. The Le Pin of the Côtes de Bourg, this full-bodied, seamless, sexy wine has sweet tannins, integrated oak, and a blockbuster of a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15 years in cold cellars.Inc. VAT£264.83 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Another incredible wine from the Mitjavile family, the 2018 Roc De Cambes is similar in the style to the Domaine de Cambes release, offering an exotic, thrilling perfume of cassis, black raspberries, vanilla bean, candle wax, tobacco, and espresso. The Le Pin of the Côtes de Bourg, this full-bodied, seamless, sexy wine has sweet tannins, integrated oak, and a blockbuster of a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15 years in cold cellars.Inc. VAT£114.40 -
(3x150cl) 2018
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Another incredible wine from the Mitjavile family, the 2018 Roc De Cambes is similar in the style to the Domaine de Cambes release, offering an exotic, thrilling perfume of cassis, black raspberries, vanilla bean, candle wax, tobacco, and espresso. The Le Pin of the Côtes de Bourg, this full-bodied, seamless, sexy wine has sweet tannins, integrated oak, and a blockbuster of a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15 years in cold cellars.Inc. VAT£432.23 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Another incredible wine from the Mitjavile family, the 2018 Roc De Cambes is similar in the style to the Domaine de Cambes release, offering an exotic, thrilling perfume of cassis, black raspberries, vanilla bean, candle wax, tobacco, and espresso. The Le Pin of the Côtes de Bourg, this full-bodied, seamless, sexy wine has sweet tannins, integrated oak, and a blockbuster of a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15 years in cold cellars.Inc. VAT£335.98 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Roc de Cambes has come together beautifully since I tasted it en primeur. The balance of dark red cherry/plum fruit and blood orange is so intriguing. The 2019 bristles with energy, much of it surely attributable to the 20% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.Inc. VAT£361.97 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Roc de Cambes has come together beautifully since I tasted it en primeur. The balance of dark red cherry/plum fruit and blood orange is so intriguing. The 2019 bristles with energy, much of it surely attributable to the 20% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.Inc. VAT£109.60 -
(3x150cl) 2019
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Roc de Cambes has come together beautifully since I tasted it en primeur. The balance of dark red cherry/plum fruit and blood orange is so intriguing. The 2019 bristles with energy, much of it surely attributable to the 20% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.Inc. VAT£455.72 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Roc de Cambes has come together beautifully since I tasted it en primeur. The balance of dark red cherry/plum fruit and blood orange is so intriguing. The 2019 bristles with energy, much of it surely attributable to the 20% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.Inc. VAT£364.78 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Roc de Cambes opens with a huge bouquet of scorched earth, tar, licorice, gravel and incense. A rich, explosive wine, this is going to need at least a few years to come together, but it is impressive even in the early going. Inky red/purplish berry fruit, spice, leather and floral accents linger on the substantial finish. There is a lot of wine here.Inc. VAT£150.52 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Roc de Cambes opens with a huge bouquet of scorched earth, tar, licorice, gravel and incense. A rich, explosive wine, this is going to need at least a few years to come together, but it is impressive even in the early going. Inky red/purplish berry fruit, spice, leather and floral accents linger on the substantial finish. There is a lot of wine here.Inc. VAT£107.06 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Roc de Cambes opens with a huge bouquet of scorched earth, tar, licorice, gravel and incense. A rich, explosive wine, this is going to need at least a few years to come together, but it is impressive even in the early going. Inky red/purplish berry fruit, spice, leather and floral accents linger on the substantial finish. There is a lot of wine here.Inc. VAT£339.95 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Roc de Cambes opens with a huge bouquet of scorched earth, tar, licorice, gravel and incense. A rich, explosive wine, this is going to need at least a few years to come together, but it is impressive even in the early going. Inky red/purplish berry fruit, spice, leather and floral accents linger on the substantial finish. There is a lot of wine here.Inc. VAT£406.66 -
(1x600cl) 2021
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2021 Roc de Cambes is fabulous. It possesses terrific depth and intensity from start to finish. Black cherry, plum, licorice, smoke, tobacco, incense and dried herbs build effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are beautifully balanced. The 2021 is so appealing today, but it clearly offers considerable potential for the future.Inc. VAT£526.66 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2021 Roc de Cambes is fabulous. It possesses terrific depth and intensity from start to finish. Black cherry, plum, licorice, smoke, tobacco, incense and dried herbs build effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are beautifully balanced. The 2021 is so appealing today, but it clearly offers considerable potential for the future.Inc. VAT£107.60
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2020 Rieussec has a slightly more petrolly bouquet than its peers, well-defined and focused—not complex, but there is admirable purity. The palate is very elegant on the entry, with superb levels of botrytis and a silver bead of acidity that upholds focus and tension. This Sauternes fans out wonderfully on the finish. Superb. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.In Bond£115.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2020 Rieussec has a slightly more petrolly bouquet than its peers, well-defined and focused—not complex, but there is admirable purity. The palate is very elegant on the entry, with superb levels of botrytis and a silver bead of acidity that upholds focus and tension. This Sauternes fans out wonderfully on the finish. Superb. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.In Bond£281.50 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94-96)
The 2021 Rieussec is bright, floral and super-refined. White flowers, lemon confit, pear, passionfruit and mint are all nicely lifted, with beams of bright acids that lend support. As has been the case in recent years, Rieussec is done in a style that is all about maintaining freshness and verve. There's plenty of both here. The 2021 was harvested over 3-4 picks. Yields are down 30%, which is a very favorable result for the year in Sauternes. The 125 grams of residual sugar are not at all evident.In Bond£246.50 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
With 139 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2022 Rieussec is one of the wines of the vintage. It reveals a complex, deep bouquet of exotic fruits, mangoes, dried apricots and spices. Full-bodied, dense and harmonious, it has a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and lively, delicate acidity, leading to a long, fruity and ethereal finish. Fermented in new barrels for the Sémillon and in one-year barrels for the Sauvignon Blanc, this beauty was matured for 18 months in the same barrels.In Bond£265.50 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2016 Ripeau exudes darkness, power and intensity. Succulent black cherry, plum, bittersweet chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs, licorice and cloves all build in the glass. Racy and flamboyant to the core, the 2016 has much to offer, including tremendous early appeal. This is a gorgeous wine in every way.In Bond£158.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
An estate that’s on an upward trajectory, having just completed work on a new cellar, the 2018 Château Ripeau comes from just over 12 hectares of vines situated near the likes of Cheval Blanc, Figeac, and La Dominique, and is a rough blend of 67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon that will spend 16-18 months in new French oak. It offers a deep purple color as well as terrific purity and precision in its vibrant cassis and black raspberry fruits and notes of spring flowers, spice box, and earth. Medium to full-bodied, silky, and seamless on the palate, it has building tannins, ample mid-palate depth, and good concentration, and stays light on its feet and incredibly elegant. This estate is managed by Julien Salles and gets consulting advice from Claude Gros. My money is on this 2018 being the best to date, and I suspect the best is still to come!In Bond£170.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95+)
Coming from a vineyard in the northern part of the appellation, not far from Cheval Blanc, the 2020 Château Ripeau has a medium to full-bodied, fresh yet concentrated style as well as impressive purity in its blue fruits, cassis, and floral aromas and flavors. The tannins are present yet ripe and soft, it has a layered, deep mid-palate, and the freshness of the vintage. It’s unquestionably a beautiful wine in the making. Give bottles 4-5 years in the cellar and enjoy over the following two decades.In Bond£129.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
This wine performed significantly better than it did last year. This sleeper of the vintage merits considerable interest.In Bond£477.00 -
(12x75cl) 2006
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)
Full ruby-red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry and licorice. Sweet, ripe and fairly deep, with good energy to the flavors of black fruits, licorice and spices. Finishes with very good breadth, life and length. An impressive showing for this Cotes de Bourg wine.In Bond£709.00 -
(6x75cl) 2011
Vinous - Ian D'Agata (90-92)
Bright ruby-red. Knockout nose offers captivating scents of superripe red cherry, Oriental spices, vanilla, milk chocolate and coffee. Creamy-rich and dense, with compelling sweetness to its red fruit, sweet spice and aromatic herb flavors. Finishes very fine-grained and long, with a wonderfully mouthcoating texture. There has never been a Roc de Cambes at this level. I imagine that over time it won't develop the complexity and depth of a first growth, but in 2011 this is simply one of the overachievers wines of the vintage.In Bond£285.00 -
(6x75cl) 2012
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
A dark, imposing wine, the 2012 Roc des Cambes is distinctly dark and brooding. Black cherries, smoke, licorice, tar and dark spices fleshed [?]. Vertical in style and quite structured, the 2012 could use another few years in bottle to fully come together, which will also help the chewy tannins to integrate a bit more fully. Roc des Cambes is 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec that spend 18 months in 100% new French oak.In Bond£500.00 -
(3x150cl) 2013
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)
Sweet red berries, hard candy, crushed flowers, spices and mint are some of the many notes that meld together in the glass as the 2013 Roc de Cambes opens up in the glass. The 2013 is super-ripe, racy and layered, but in the soft, silky style of the year. Roc de Cambes is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% new oak barrels. The style is all about texture and silkiness. The 2013 finishes with sweet floral and spice notes, as well as terrific freshness.In Bond£340.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)
Sweet red berries, hard candy, crushed flowers, spices and mint are some of the many notes that meld together in the glass as the 2013 Roc de Cambes opens up in the glass. The 2013 is super-ripe, racy and layered, but in the soft, silky style of the year. Roc de Cambes is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% new oak barrels. The style is all about texture and silkiness. The 2013 finishes with sweet floral and spice notes, as well as terrific freshness.In Bond£304.12 -
(6x75cl) 2014
The Wine Cellar Insider (91)
Picked between October 20 and October 26, the wine delivers an earthy, black cherry, round experience that ends with a spicy, blackberry finish. 89-91 PtsIn Bond£331.96 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2016 Roc de Cambes is powerful, tightly wound and closed in on itself. That should not be an issue, but readers should be prepared to be patient. Iron, smoke, tobacco, cedar, menthol and licorice all add aromatic nuance to a core of dark fruit. I also tasted a bottle that had been opened two days prior. There I found a wine of amplitude and breadth. This is another superb 2016 from the Mitjavile family.In Bond£320.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)
The 2017 Roc de Cambes is even better from bottle than it was from barrel. Rich, dense and explosive, with tremendous power the 2017 is positively stellar from the very first taste. Macerated dark cherries, sage, spice, star anise, orange zest, mint and new leather give the 2017 an exotic, racy feel that is hard to fully describe. In the glass, the 2017 possesses off the charts aromatic intensity and tons of pure fruit richness, while the 100% new oak is barely perceptible. Readers lucky enough to find it will enjoy a wine of tremendous character and personality. This is an absolutely stunning wine from Francois and Nina Mitjavile.In Bond£80.00 -
(1x300cl) 2018
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Another incredible wine from the Mitjavile family, the 2018 Roc De Cambes is similar in the style to the Domaine de Cambes release, offering an exotic, thrilling perfume of cassis, black raspberries, vanilla bean, candle wax, tobacco, and espresso. The Le Pin of the Côtes de Bourg, this full-bodied, seamless, sexy wine has sweet tannins, integrated oak, and a blockbuster of a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15 years in cold cellars.In Bond£210.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Another incredible wine from the Mitjavile family, the 2018 Roc De Cambes is similar in the style to the Domaine de Cambes release, offering an exotic, thrilling perfume of cassis, black raspberries, vanilla bean, candle wax, tobacco, and espresso. The Le Pin of the Côtes de Bourg, this full-bodied, seamless, sexy wine has sweet tannins, integrated oak, and a blockbuster of a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15 years in cold cellars.In Bond£92.00 -
(3x150cl) 2018
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Another incredible wine from the Mitjavile family, the 2018 Roc De Cambes is similar in the style to the Domaine de Cambes release, offering an exotic, thrilling perfume of cassis, black raspberries, vanilla bean, candle wax, tobacco, and espresso. The Le Pin of the Côtes de Bourg, this full-bodied, seamless, sexy wine has sweet tannins, integrated oak, and a blockbuster of a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15 years in cold cellars.In Bond£340.21 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
Another incredible wine from the Mitjavile family, the 2018 Roc De Cambes is similar in the style to the Domaine de Cambes release, offering an exotic, thrilling perfume of cassis, black raspberries, vanilla bean, candle wax, tobacco, and espresso. The Le Pin of the Côtes de Bourg, this full-bodied, seamless, sexy wine has sweet tannins, integrated oak, and a blockbuster of a great finish. It's going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for 10-15 years in cold cellars.In Bond£260.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Roc de Cambes has come together beautifully since I tasted it en primeur. The balance of dark red cherry/plum fruit and blood orange is so intriguing. The 2019 bristles with energy, much of it surely attributable to the 20% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.In Bond£275.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Roc de Cambes has come together beautifully since I tasted it en primeur. The balance of dark red cherry/plum fruit and blood orange is so intriguing. The 2019 bristles with energy, much of it surely attributable to the 20% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.In Bond£88.00 -
(3x150cl) 2019
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Roc de Cambes has come together beautifully since I tasted it en primeur. The balance of dark red cherry/plum fruit and blood orange is so intriguing. The 2019 bristles with energy, much of it surely attributable to the 20% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.In Bond£359.79 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)
The 2019 Roc de Cambes has come together beautifully since I tasted it en primeur. The balance of dark red cherry/plum fruit and blood orange is so intriguing. The 2019 bristles with energy, much of it surely attributable to the 20% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.In Bond£284.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Roc de Cambes opens with a huge bouquet of scorched earth, tar, licorice, gravel and incense. A rich, explosive wine, this is going to need at least a few years to come together, but it is impressive even in the early going. Inky red/purplish berry fruit, spice, leather and floral accents linger on the substantial finish. There is a lot of wine here.In Bond£119.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Roc de Cambes opens with a huge bouquet of scorched earth, tar, licorice, gravel and incense. A rich, explosive wine, this is going to need at least a few years to come together, but it is impressive even in the early going. Inky red/purplish berry fruit, spice, leather and floral accents linger on the substantial finish. There is a lot of wine here.In Bond£86.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Roc de Cambes opens with a huge bouquet of scorched earth, tar, licorice, gravel and incense. A rich, explosive wine, this is going to need at least a few years to come together, but it is impressive even in the early going. Inky red/purplish berry fruit, spice, leather and floral accents linger on the substantial finish. There is a lot of wine here.In Bond£264.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2020 Roc de Cambes opens with a huge bouquet of scorched earth, tar, licorice, gravel and incense. A rich, explosive wine, this is going to need at least a few years to come together, but it is impressive even in the early going. Inky red/purplish berry fruit, spice, leather and floral accents linger on the substantial finish. There is a lot of wine here.In Bond£319.59 -
(1x600cl) 2021
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2021 Roc de Cambes is fabulous. It possesses terrific depth and intensity from start to finish. Black cherry, plum, licorice, smoke, tobacco, incense and dried herbs build effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are beautifully balanced. The 2021 is so appealing today, but it clearly offers considerable potential for the future.In Bond£415.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)
The 2021 Roc de Cambes is fabulous. It possesses terrific depth and intensity from start to finish. Black cherry, plum, licorice, smoke, tobacco, incense and dried herbs build effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are beautifully balanced. The 2021 is so appealing today, but it clearly offers considerable potential for the future.In Bond£87.00
Bordeaux's relatively diverse weather, particularly its rainfall, means that vintage variation can be quite broad between some years. However advances in wine making techniques, technology and investment has meant that many chateaux are still able to create very good wines in "lesser vintages". From the best vintages wines are made that are clambered for all over the world and mature excellently for many years.
This is a selection of some of our favourite vintages from Bordeaux over the last few decades, as well some more recent ones.
