2017 Domaine de Cambes

The 2017 Domaine des Cambes is a very pretty and expressive wine. Sweet cherry, plum, mint, blood orange and spice are nicely pushed forward in a racy, open-knit Bordeaux that will drink well right out of the gate. The 2017 is luscious yet medium in body, with terrific freshness and fabulous overall balance.

The 2017 Domaine des Cambes is a blend of around 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc. The 2017 has a very Burgundy-like bouquet with wonderful, pure blackberry, briary and clove aromas unfurling on the nose, though it remains a little tighter than the Domaine de l’Aurage. The palate has an edgy quality that I admire. A subtle marine influence with hints of Japanese nori permeates the dusky black fruit on the finish. A hint of dark chocolate on the aftertaste. Excellent.

Another stunner from the cellars of Tertre Roteboeuf is the 2017 Domaine De Cambes. This smoking effort is loaded with cassis fruits as well as notes of graphite, white flowers, candle wax, and spice. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, sexy, with sweet tannins and background oak, it’s another wine to snatch up and enjoy over the coming 15 years or so.