2020, Château Roc de Cambes, CÔTES DE BOURG

Bordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc.

Smoky character on the attack, carefully interplayed with cloves, grilled tobacco, damson and red cherry fruits. Good stuff, nuanced and mouthwatering. 92 Jane Anson, Decanter.

The 2020 Roc de Cambes was one of the standouts from barrel. Now in bottle, I have to say that the new oak comes across very prominently on the nose, more so than I would personally like compared to the L'Aurage. On the palate, the oak is more assimilated, with fine tannins, touches of cooked meat/dried blood infusing the red fruit. Impressive in terms of weight on the finish. I'm just cautious about that oak on the nose, hence my prudent score. 90 Neal Martin, Vinous.

The 2020 Roc de Cambes is a potent, reticent wine that is going to need at least a few years to come into its own. Bright red-toned fruit, crushed flowers, blood orange, mint and dried herbs open first. Vibrant acids and open-knit aromatics lend energy as the 2020 gradually unfurls in the glass, with the Cabernet very much driving the flavor profile and overall feel. This exotic beauty is a total stunner. Give it time, though. 95 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

Broad and concentrated, the 2020 Roc de Cambes unwinds in the glass with aromas of cassis, plums, wood smoke, violets and espresso roast. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a fleshy core of fruit and powdery structuring tannins, this is the most muscular wine in Mitjaville's cellar. 93 William Kelley, Wine Advocate.

Drinking Window: 2022 - 2030