Château de Camensac Haut-Médoc 1855 5ième Cru 2013

A challening year, and although there is delicacy and finesse, with a focus on floral notes, the fruit is not fully ripe, and here the raspberry and tomato leaf take precedence. Subtle charred notes, with a hint of sweet strawberry, help maintain interest, but things drop pretty quickly. Clare Thomas-Chenard technical director, Harvest October 1 to 11, 50% of normal yield, with Cabernet Sauvignon less impacted by rot than Merlot, so this is a Cabernet dominant year in the blend. 60% new oak, Eric Boissenot consultant.