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Roc de Cambes

Côtes de Bourg

France Côtes de Bourg Red Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

full-bodied, layered red with lively acidity and firm tannins

Facts about the wine

Winery
Roc de Cambes
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Region
France / Côtes de Bourg
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
14,2%
Body
Full
Acidity
High
Composition
Assemblage/Blend

About this wine

Roc de Cambes Côtes de Bourg is a powerful, layered red Bordeaux, usually led by Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Malbec in support. Expect ripe dark fruit, cassis and plum, alongside spice, cedar and often a discreet toasted oak note. Its high, lively acidity brings tension to the broad, rich palate; the exact balance can vary with the vintage.

Style
full-bodied, layered red with lively acidity and firm tannins
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Approachable after a few years, but generally capable of ageing for 8–15 years in a good cellar.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • blackcurrant
  • plum
  • black cherry
  • cedar
  • tobacco
  • sweet spice

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • roast lamb with rosemary
  • beef stew with mushrooms
  • duck breast
  • grilled ribeye
  • aged hard cheeses
  • Beef
  • Veal
  • Game Meat
  • Poultry

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2021
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From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

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  • Emiel F.★★★★★vintage 20198 Sep 2026

About Roc de Cambes

Roc de Cambes is based in the Côtes de Bourg appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, overlooking the Gironde estuary. The estate is known for concentrated, carefully made reds with a ripe yet fresh Bordeaux character. Clay and limestone soils in the area give Merlot particular depth and structure.

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This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.