Peter Maude Fine Wines
2024, Roc de Cambes, CÔTES-DE-BOURG
$108.10 inc. GST
Bordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2024 Roc de Cambes is quite opulent on the nose with black plum and blueberry fruit. In this vintage, I actually discern more nuance and complexity on the Domaine des Cambes. The palate is medium-bodied with a little more heft, though it retains admirable balance and purity. The tongue tingles with white pepper and red peppercorns on the aftertaste. Quite delicious again. 91-93 Neal Martin, Vinous (2025).
The 2024 Roc de Cambes is a potent, wild wine. Strong Cabernet Sauvignon inflections meld into a core of potent dark-toned fruit. Grilled herbs, cinnamon, menthol and dried flowers are nicely amplified. The 2024 clearly needs time to come together, but it is promising. This coheres nicely with time in the glass, suggesting all that is required is patience. 91-93 Antonio Galloni, Vinous (2025).
A sappy mixture of greengage and damson plum flavours, spiced white pepper and sage, a little austere and leafy but it retains estate typicity. 100% new oak for ageing, Mitjavile estate. 90 Jane Anson, janeanson.com (2025).
Drinking Window: 2028 - 2046