Carmenere, by Bastion de Camerac
This 100% Carménère from Bordeaux is a bit of a game-changer.
Whilst this is a grape whose roots lie in France, it’s become synonymous with Chile, where its typically used in blends. But we’ve found this stunning single varietal from its homeland. Something pretty different. And the taste is immense.
Carmenere is a bit like a cross between two of the Bordeaux classics. Soft and silky like a Merlot, with intense dark fruits of a Cab Sav. When done right, it can stand on its own, and this one absolutely does. Bastion de Camerac let the grapes shine in their native soil, and the result is a wine packed with intense black fruits, liquorice and spice, with a little leather developing in the bottle.
It’s a seriously delicious wine, perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
Why we chose it?
As well as offering a different take on Bordeaux, we think this is an unbelievable value wine.
Read on...
Carmenere
If you're looking for a top value for money Bordeaux, and something that's a bit different, then this is for you. No oak, but the intensity and complexity is really good, with a silky texture, and some additional leathery notes achieved from the bottle aging. It's worth keeping for a couple more years to see it at it's absolute best...but you won't be able to wait that long.
Bastion de Camerac
A third generation family run business with a 'less is more' ethos at the heart of their winemaking. The land is the priority here, this is Bordeaux after all. The family is committed to the preservation of biodiversity and modern sustainable practices that help the wine sing.