Second de Camensac Haut-Médoc AOC (Château Camensac GCC 2 wine)

Located in the heart of the Haut-Médoc appellation, on the edge of the Saint-Julien appellation, the Château de Camensac covers 75 hectares. Purchased in 2005 by the Merlaut family, he benefits from the experience and know-how of the Château Chasse Spleen team, it regains its glory of 1855, when it was ranked 5th Grand Cru in the Bordeaux classification and its wines renew with the traditional quality of the castle.

The concept of a second wine became widespread in the 1970s.
Acquiring a château’s second wine is a way of bringing some of the magic of a great growth into your cellar at an affordable price, with the possibility of enjoying it at a younger age.
Benefiting from the same care of the first wine, Second de Camensac is blended from carefully selected batches, specifically for the second wine, in accordance with its identity. Soft tannins, ripe fruit, elegance, and always excellent value.

For more info, visit Château de Camensac website.

VARIETALS
87% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2015

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful deep and brilliant red color.

NOSE
The nose combines aromas of black fruits, ripe cherry, cedar and vanilla.

PALATE
A suave attack with amplitude and nice volume in the mouth.
The long finale is sweet with delicate notes of vanilla and fruity.

AGEING
12 months in oak barrels.

PAIRING
This second wine of Château Camensac is best served at 17°C with grilled red meat or in sauce, duck a l’orange and with either soft or dry cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
At its best 3 to 5 years after the vintage or to keep for up to15 years.

Additional information

Vintage	2015
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Château Camensac
Style	Dry
Types	Red