Medoc
The Médoc is arguably the most famous red wine district in the world, home to many of the greatest and most renowned names of Bordeaux. Stretching north-west from the city of Bordeaux with the Gironde estuary to the east, the vineyards extend up to eight miles from the river and run for about 50 miles northwards. As a rule of thumb, the greatest wines are made at those properties closest to the water.
Prices:
Bottle
£22.50
Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs
For many years, Fifth Growth Ch. Camensac remained in obscurity, producing wines well below Cru Classé standard. In 1965 it was bought by the Forner brothers, who replanted the vineyards, renovated the cuverie and cellars, and hired the renowned Bordeaux oenologist Professor Emile Peynaud as a consultant. Today the estate produces concentrated wines that emphasise elegance, finesse and balance. This is a sterling effort from 2010, one of the most iconic Bordeaux vintages.
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry dominate the nose, with lifted herbal notes along with toasty wood-smoke and baking spice. These complex notes continue through onto the palate with further hedgerow fruit and classic cigar-box notes. Medium-bodied, this wine is still in its youth and will continue to evolve beautifully over the coming eight to 10 years. Drink now to 2027.
Bottle
£27.75
The result is a wine of great complexity, one of the very best in the appellation. The 2004 is rich in blackcurrant aromas, with plenty of tannin. It would partner sweet meat such as lamb, as well as hard cheeses such as Gruyère.
Case price (D. Magnum 1 x 300cl)
D. Magnum 1 x 300cl 45cs
Case price (Imperial 1 x 600cl)
Imperial 1 x 600cl 1cs
D. Magnum 1 x 300cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
(56% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot)
Simon Staples, Fine Wine Director
Bottle 6 x 75cl 4cs
Philip Moulin, Fine Wine Buyer
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Magnum 6 x 150cl 1cs
40% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot