Chateau Roc des Cambes 1996

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (88)

The undisputed leader from the Cotes de Bourg appellation, Roc de Cambes continues to turn out delicious, chocolate-scented and flavored wines. I had a magnum of 1989 at my favorite Hong Kong-styled Chinese restaurant in Washington, DC in mid-February, and it continues to sing. The dark ruby-colored 1996 Roc de Cambes offers up a sweet, mocha, chocolatey nose with ripe berry fruit in the background. Although not complex, it is soft, velvety-textured, medium to full-bodied, and a delicious, hedonistically-styled wine that should continue to drink well for 5-6 years.

Winespectator (87)

Delicate aromas of sweet tobacco and fruit follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a light finish. Delightful, subtle wine.