2011 Roc de Cambes Côtes de Bourg Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2011
Roc de Cambes (Côtes de Bourg)
Distinct aromas of truffle adds to the plum and stone personality in this open, medium bodied, ready to drink wine. 2,264 Views Tasted May 21, 201470% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc open to leafy, blackberry, coffee and earth aromas. This interesting wine ends with an earthy, herbal, black cherry finish. 88-89 Pts 2,567 Views Tasted Apr 20, 2012 |
When to Drink Roc de Cambes, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Roc de Cambes is much better with at least 4-6 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 1 hour to 90 minutes. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Roc de Cambes offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 5-15 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Roc de Cambes with Wine and Food Pairings
Roc de Cambes is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Roc de Cambes is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Roc de Cambes is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.
Today, Roc de Cambes is clearly an easy contender for the top Bordeaux from the Cotes de Bourg appellation. The Mitjavile family recently added Domaine lAurage to their holdings.
Located in the Cotes de Castillon appellation, the debut vintage for Domaine l'Aurage was 2007. It's definitely an estate to watch in the Cotes de Bordeaux appellation as it combines quality, character, and price.