Le Point 14 / 20 byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018 Fruits rouges, gelée de framboise, bouche souple, élégante, tanins veloutés, bonne matière, finale marquée par la prise de bois.
Jeb DUNNUCK 88-90 / 100 byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018 The 2017 Château Cambon La Pelouse is another inky-colored Médoc from the team of Hubert de Boüard. Tons of ripe black and blue fruits, crushed violets, and hints of graphite give way to a medium to full-bodied, ripe, beautifully concentrated beauty that's going to be a hidden gem in this vintage.
The Wine Cellar Insider 88-90 / 100 byJeff Levethe5/11/2018 A well-priced, easy drinking, soft textured, medium-bodied wine that is already showing its earthy, bright fruit and tobacco charms. This is not for aging, it is, however perfect for near term consumption.
Vinous 83-85 / 100 byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018 The 2017 Cambon la Pelouse is austere and mean on the nose and desperately needs more fruit to come through. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannin, very simple compared to its peers and fading on the finish. This estate can produce good Bordeaux but this is not one of them.
WeinWisser 17 / 20 byRené Gabrielthe4/25/2018 Dichtes Gra-natrubin. Duftiges Waldbeerbouquet, dahin-ter Rosenholz und heller Tabak. Am festen Gaumen mit sprOder Textur und aufrauender Struktur, feinkürniges Extrakt. lm Finale rot-und blaubeerige Konturen. Kommt nicht ganz an den Vorjahrgang heran. Aber fast immer ein Kauf wert. 17/20 2023 — 2035
Wine Enthusiast 90-92 / 100 byRoger Vossthe4/17/2018 This spicy wine is structured and firm, with concentrated yet juicy cassis flavors. The tannins at the end promise plenty of aging. Drink from 2022.
Jamessuckling.com 88-89 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018 Tight and a little lean on the palate. Medium body, firm tannins and a fresh finish.
Wine Spectator 87-90 / 100 byJames Molesworththe4/4/2018 Gentle cassis and cherry preserve flavors are carried by light chalky tannins. A floral note runs through the finish.—J.M.