Cambon la Pelouse Haut-Médoc 2018

92 points Jane Anson (Decanter): "Richly textured, attractive floral aromatics give a whisp and a curl of roses and smoke out of the glass. Floral perfume through the palate also, but it's the fruits that dominate in the end - blackberry and cassis, with touches of bitter chocolate to finish things off. Polished and enjoyable, and speaks to its location close to Margaux. A yield of 45hl/ha. 35% new oak. 3.74pH. Hubert de Boüard consults. Drinking Window: 2022-2038. (Nov 2020)"

90-92 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Cambon la Pelouse is scented of cedar, tar and earth with a core of warm plums and cassis with mocha and lavender hints. The palate is full-bodied, firm and laden with fruit, supported by grainy tannins and finishing long. (Apr 2019)"

90 points Wine Spectator: "Alluring tobacco and dark tea notes lead the way while a caressing set of cassis and black cherry purée flavors follow closely. Cedar echo on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2025. (3/31/21)"

90 points James Suckling: "Black currant, ash, black-olive and dried-herb aromas. It’s medium-to full-bodied with powdery, fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold. (3/3/21)"