Camensac Haut-Médoc 2009

92-94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Big, ripe, juicy wine, the tannins very solid and dark. It has layers of new wood, power and considerable density. (Aug 2010)"

93 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot). The first year with sufficient quality grapes, plus an improved global outlook, at least with the Chinese market, to allow the new owners to show what they had achieved over the previous four or five years. It is one of the more balanced and reserved 2009s of the 1855 grouping, but you see a tighter more confident structure to the wine than in earlier vintages, and a greater clarity to the fennel, crayon, liquorice notes, and beautiful crushed roses on the aromatics. Fruits remain brambled blackberry and loganberry rather than tight cassis or bilberry. It's enjoyable, ready to drink but will age. Eric Boissenot consultant. Harvest September 23 to October 7. 60% new oak. Alcohol 13.5%. Drink: 2024-2040. (1/19/24)"

90 points James Suckling: "Bright, soft and fruity with plum and currant character, with full to medium body and a chewy finish. Muscular. Better in 2016. (8/1/12)"

90 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Dark ruby in colour with purple reflections, and a subtle ochre rim. On the nose, aromas of plum fruit with subtle undertones of tobacco, with some damp undergrowth, and leafy nuances. The medium-bodied palate is mineral and freshly structured with pronounced tannins and red cherry fruit notes, offers uncomplicated drinking pleasure. (2/13/20)"