Chateau Cambon la Pelouse Haut-Medoc 2016

Chateau Cambon la Pelouse, Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Medoc,  Bordeaux, France, 2016

Grapes: A blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. 35ha estate, sandy gravel soil, 30 year old vines, 12–15 months ageing in French oak. Situated just south of the Margaux appellation.

The 2016 Cambon la Pelouse has a medium to deep garnet-purple colour and a nose of cassis, earth and bay leaves with hints of pencil lead. The medium-bodied palate is firm and chewy, finishing with an herbal lift.

Critic's Tasting Note:

"This is a good Cambon, benefitting from vineyard replanting and other investments. The vines have been relocated close to du Tertre, and you can feel the start of a Margaux-tinged florality and classicism. The fruits are dark, tight and vibrant, and the tannins close in on the finish. The best for years. 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot." Drink 2023-2038

91/100 points, DECANTER, April 2017

"The Appellation d’Origine Controllé Haut Médoc in France’s Bordeaux region is located on the left bank of the Gironde, and is known for its complex and elegant red wines such as this tasty blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. 2016 was an unusual year in Médoc characterized by an extremely wet winter and a hot, dry summer. In the end, the nail-biting season proved a boon for vineyards such as Cambon La Pelouse’s with its rocky, sandy soil. The 2016 vintage wine is a deeply colored, classic, savory melt-in-your-mouth Bordeaux, and an excellent choice to accompany steak as well as beef or lamb stews and roasts."

94/100 points, Marguerite Thomas, WINE REVIEW ONLINE, October 2021