Château de Camensac Grand Cru Classe Red 2015 Haut-Médoc
Description
Viticulture
Ploughing. Sustainable agriculture and biodynamic trials on 7 hectares. HEV 3 (High Environmental Value) certification obtained in 2021 and implementation of an agroecological programme.
Vinification
Destemming and crushing. Alcoholic fermentation at 28°C (about 6 days) followed by maceration (about 3 weeks). Daily pumping over and / or punching down. Run-off and pressing (pneumatic press). Transfer to barrels. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Wine aging
Ageing in French oak barrels for 14 to 18 months (60% new barrels). Regular topping up and racking. Fining with egg white and a final racking before bottling.
Tasting notes
The wine is bright and clear with a dark colour. There are recurrent aromas of black pepper and rose. The structure is fine with plenty of substance on the mid-palate. This is a balanced, powerful wine. The finish is very long, recalling the red fruit of the initial nose with well-integrated oak.