Aromas of blackberries, herbs and fresh tobacco. The medium- to full-bodied palate shows an even thread of dark fruit and fine-grained tannins that bring precision and definition to the finish. A subtle savory note adds dimension and charm. Approachable now with aeration or food, but will improve over the next couple of years. Drink or hold. Jacobo García Andrade Senior Editor

A delicious Camensac, tasted both at the estate as part of a vertical and within an appellation En Primeur tasting. This is well balanced, strikingly fragrant with crushed red rose petals, fine and slightly austere tannins as is often the case with this estate, ruby red colour, with spiced plum and floral Cabernet character. 40% new oak, 45hl/ha yields, shows the progress made at this property in recent vintages.

After tasting this wine twice, I came away with a sense of both fresh meadow grass with spring flower and crunchy red fruit, almost but not touching underripe: in sum, a friendly, chipper wine that may not make old bones but will provide much pleasure for an upscale summer barbecue. Indeed, the barrel ageing will broaden the palate, and the price is competitive.

The 2023 Château de Camensac has a commendable, well-defined bouquet, classic Médoc style with black fruit and light gravel and tobacco scents. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm but fine tannins, fresh with a fine bead of acidity and a sapid finish. Good potential and a slight improvement from its barrel showing. — By Neal Martin on February 2026