Cambon la pelouse - Haut-Médoc 2018

The Wine Cellar Insider

91

par Jeff Leve le 16/03/2021

Medium bodied, with loads of fresh, sweet, ripe red fruits, tobacco leaf and herbs. On the palate, the wine is earthy, fruity and with a strong tobacco and cedar component in the mid-palate and in the finish. The wine is made from a blend of 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot.

Vinous

83

par Neal Martin le 12/03/2021

The 2018 Cambon de Palouse shows signs of greenness on the nose, perhaps more so than when I tasted it from barrel. The palate is hard on the entry and quite austere, with a dry woody finish. I reckon the fruit will fade long before the rather aggressive tannins. Tasted twice.

Wine Spectator

90

par James Molesworth le 01/02/2021

Alluring tobacco and dark tea notes lead the way while a caressing set of cassis and black cherry purée flavors follow closely. Cedar echo on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2025. 19,165 cases made. –JM

Jamessuckling.com

90

par James Suckling le 26/01/2021

Black currant, ash, black-olive and dried-herb aromas. It’s medium-to full-bodied with powdery, fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold.

Decanter.com

92

par Jane Anson le 12/01/2021

Vinous

84-86

par Neal Martin le 15/11/2019

The 2018 Cambon de Palouse offers ripe blue and red berry fruit on the floral nose, which lacks the cohesion and delineation of the best Haut-Médocs in this vintage. The medium-bodied palate is firm and grippy, displaying slightly hard tannins and an assertive, slightly astringent finish. This feels a little "pushed" at the expense of harmony and personality.

WeinWisser

17,5

par Tjark Witzgall le 07/05/2019

Vinous

88-91

par Antonio Galloni le 03/05/2019

Cambon La Pelouse is gorgeous in 2018. Pliant, creamy and enveloping, the 2018 is already quite delicious, even in the early going. Sweet red cherry jam, mocha, licorice and spice build as this super-expressive Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois shows off its alluring personality. In 2018 Cambon La Pelouse offers tons of appeal. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. Tasted two times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91

par Jeff Leve le 23/04/2019

Round, soft, round, forward, medium-bodied earthy charmer with the character of ripe, red fruits, tobacco, espresso and currants in the finish. This is not for long-term aging. So give it a few years and enjoy it over the next 10-12 years or perhaps longer. The wine is made from a blend of 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot.

Wine Advocate

90-92

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 23/04/2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Cambon la Pelouse is scented of cedar, tar and earth with a core of warm plums and cassis with mocha and lavender hints. The palate is full-bodied, firm and laden with fruit, supported by grainy tannins and finishing long.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

par James Suckling le 12/04/2019

A vivid and focused young Bordeaux with blackcurrant and blueberry aromas and flavors. Medium body and fine, polished tannins. Bright finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

88

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 08/04/2019

Wine Spectator

88-91

par James Molesworth le 03/04/2019

The plum and blackberry fruit is bright and pure, with a lightly toasted, slightly chewy finish taking over. Should round into form.