A Hedonistic Bordeaux Powerhouse
2020 Domaine de Cambes Bordeaux
Decades ago, Robert Parker shocked the wine establishment by tasting a completely unclassified, garage-style Bordeaux and writing that it was producing spectacular, uncompromised masterpieces. Parker recognized François Mitjavile’s unique genius for harvesting Merlot at the absolute limit of maximum physiological ripeness, creating unapologetically opulent, deeply concentrated dry reds that challenged the greatest names in Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. That decadent, ultra-ripe signature reaches i…
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Extremely Scarce Allocation
Epic 2020 Vintage Quality
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Tasting notes
Aroma
Massive and brooding in the glass, radiating intense notes of black plum jam, roasted espresso beans, smoked meats, and a hint of dark star anise.
Palate
Luxuriously deep and undeniably rich. It hits the palate with a massive wave of black cherry, boysenberry, and dark chocolate. Despite the serious concentration, it remains entirely balanced by a fresh, savory acidity that drives a gorgeous, earthy finish.
Red Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Structured
76/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
76.0/100
Feather-light
Delicate
Lifted
Structured
Deep
Grapes
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec
ABV
14.5%
Serving
55–60°F
Window
2025–2054
In Detail
A legendary 2020 from a Right Bank maverick.
Decades ago, Robert Parker shocked the wine establishment by tasting a completely unclassified, garage-style Bordeaux and writing that it was producing spectacular, uncompromised masterpieces. Parker recognized François Mitjavile’s unique genius for harvesting Merlot at the absolute limit of maximum physiological ripeness, creating unapologetically opulent, deeply concentrated dry reds that challenged the greatest names in Pomerol and Saint-Émilion.
That decadent, ultra-ripe signature reaches its absolute zenith in a blockbuster year like 2020, and the Domaine de Cambes is the ultimate proof. Grown on alkaline clay-limestone soils bordering the Gironde estuary, these grapes achieved massive concentration. The resulting wine is thick, pliant, and packed with the signature espresso-tinged luxury that makes Mitjavile's style so fiercely defended by hardcore collectors. It is a massive, mouth-coating thrill ride that completely defies its modest price tag.
Allocations from the 2020 vintage are notoriously microscopic across the board, and finding this specific cuvée resting stateside is practically unheard of. Do not hesitate—this hedonistic powerhouse will vanish from our inventory, guaranteed.
