2025, Domaine de Cambes, CÔTES-DE-BOURG

The 2025 Domaine de Cambes offers up a heady mix of vibrant red-toned fruit, chalk, cedar, white pepper and dried herbs. This is a serious Merlot with tremendous underlying structure and fabulous balance. Time in the glass releases a whole range of perfumed floral overtones intermingled with a hint of exotic spice and macerated cherry. 2028-2040. 91-93 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

The 2025 Domaine de Cambes has an open-knit, quite Pinot-like bouquet that leans towards red cherry and white-tipped strawberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, with a punchy, black and white pepper-infused entry that imparts good vigour. Moderate depth, well balanced, with a vibrant, licorice-tinged finish, this is a fine, flavoursome Côtes de Bordeaux courtesy of the Mitjaviles. 91-93 Neal Martin.