Description
Château Camensac 1979 – Haut-Médoc
Château Camensac 1979, from the Haut-Médoc appellation, is a beautifully mature example of late-1970s Bordeaux. As a Fifth Growth classified in 1855, Camensac delivers here a wine shaped over decades, where finesse, aromatic depth and balance come together with quiet elegance.
The wine displays a deep brick-garnet color, typical of fully matured claret. The nose is complex and refined, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, redcurrant, and dark plum, followed by noble tertiary notes of cedar, soft leather, blond tobacco, forest floor, mushroom, and a delicate hint of graphite, a hallmark of gravelly Médoc terroirs.
On the palate, Château Camensac 1979 offers a smooth, harmonious texture, with fully melted yet supportive tannins. Evolved red fruits blend gracefully with sweet spices and integrated oak nuances. The wine remains balanced, delicate, and lifted by a gentle freshness that leads into a long, subtle, and elegantly matured finish.
A true mature Haut-Médoc, this 1979 will delight lovers of old Bordeaux who appreciate finesse, history, and the quiet complexity that only time can create.
Caractéristiques
| Castle / Estate / House | Château de Camensac |
| Designation | Haut-Médoc |
| Capacity (cl) | 75 |
| Color | Red |
| Vintage (year) | 1979 |
| Référence | 36 |
