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  • Time

    14:42 PM
  • Wine average?

    93 Tb
  • Country Ranking?

    438
  • Region Ranking?

    248
  • Popularity ranking?

    220

History

Roc de Cambes is a jewel. This is François Mitjavile of St-Emilion's Tertre Roteboeuf Côtes de Bourg property and there is certainly something reminiscent of Tertre Roteboeuf here, albeit on a larger scale; a natural amphitheatre with a perfect aspect overlooking the Gironde. 
Roc de Cambes comprises fourteen hectares of old vines, 45 years on average Vines are planted on the most highly reputed slope of the Côtes (les Croutes), where the hea...

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Vineyards

At Roc de Cambes, as at Tertre Roteboeuf, the soil is clay-limestone and, similarly, the earth is cool and takes time to warm up in the spring, naturally impeding anything other than late maturity. This has too often been overlooked by farmers who insist on picking too early and who, in any case, are unwilling or financially incapable of restricting growth. 

 

François has brought his experience and philosophy into play, controlling vigo...

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Inside information

Bourg is richly steeped in history. Situated where the rivers Garonne and Dordogne meet, it was of particular strategic importance during the long and violent 100 Years War. It is believed that the cellars of Roc de Cambes, built in the 14th century, may well have played a role as a vantage point for an attack from the rear. The area is peppered with caves which have given up their military role in favour of more passive pursuits; mushroom gro...

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