Château Roc de Cambes Côtes de Bourg 1998

A classically impressive vintage on the Right Bank this is more muscular than the 1997, even though just one year apart, and feels clearly marked by the Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Liqourice, cassis, mint, almost Medocain in character, savoury and less generous than many vintages of this wine. The fresh character that characterises all these wines is still clear, feel like this could be even better in 5 years, or at least with a very long carafe. 100% new oak.