2003 Camille
1,566 cases. Aged for 21 months in 60% new French oak and 40% neutral French oak barrels. 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc.
Wine & Spirits: 93 Points
"This blend has great Washington pedigree: the fruit (cabernet sauvignon blended with merlot and cabernet franc) is sourced from Klipsun, Champoux and Seven Hills vineyards. Its heady humus scent barely suggests its bluehued, black currant fruit, but its flavors are sumptuous, warm and toasty, with earth and cedar spice notes shaping a rich core of black raspberry fruit. Give it time in the bottle; then serve with long-braised lamb shanks."
Wine Enthusiast: 91 Points
"Tight, tart, racy and stylish; this Bordeaux blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 15% Cab Franc is the best yet from this young winery, a neighbor of Leonetti. Tart, primary fruit sets up a foundation that is substantial and tannic. There's plenty of power here, it just needs more time."
The Wine Advocate: 90 Points
"The 2003 Camille is a product of a very hot vintage. Composed of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc, it is a dark ruby/purple-colored. It offers an attractive array of toast, fresh herbs, tobacco, black currants and blackberry. This is followed by an intensely flavored wine with light tannins and a supple texture. The wine is slightly compressed in the finish but there is enough structure for the wine to evolve and fill out over the next 3-5 years. It should drink well through 2030."
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