Roc de Cambes 2015

François Mitjavile is not afraid of ripeness in his wines - an effect exaggerated by the circuslikelay of the land - and this is correspondingly soft, spicy and jammy. The tannins are finelywrought here, the oak is savoury-sweet, the alcohol warming on the palate. Drink: 2020-26

Two shades darker than Domaine de Cambes, and with few of the wilder notes from l’Aurage, this is a honed and distinguishedwine with tempered energy and tremendous concentration. The density of fruit and power is sensational andit is already, seemingly, sexy, bright and pure. This is a stunning Roc de Cambes and it is perfectly balanced with juicy raspberry, damson and blueberry notes appearing among the darker tones. Relatively forward and already flattering todeceive I expect it will live for an age but it is very attractive already! There is a lovely, bright pinch of mint on the finish,too which distracts the palate from the fit tannins.

The 2015 Roc des Cambes has an incredibly pure bouquet that is as much Côtes de Nuits as Côtes de Bourg! Wonderful cassis mixed with dark cherries and a touch of bergamot. The palate is very well balanced with hints of fresh date and fig on the entry, a fine bead of acidity here, slightly powdery in texture with impressive balance and tension on the finish. François Mitjavile's wine always benefits from 3-4 years in bottle, although I would not begrudge anyone succumbing to temptation earlier. Drink 2019-2032

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Roc de Cambes has very pure notes of cassis, blackberries and plums with nuances of cigar box, anise and lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate offers generous fruit, great concentration and freshness with firm, grainy tannins and an herbal lift on the finish. Drink 2018-2032.

Very intense and rich. Great spice and softness. Totally unlike anything else. Perfumed but with such gorgeous mastery of tannins. What a contrast to the tenseness of the Pavie stable. Already gorgeous!Drink 2019-2030