The 2016 Roc de Cambes has turned out beautifully, unwinding in the glass with rich aromas of cassis and cherries mingled with a rich patina of dark chocolate, spices and cigar wrapper. Full-bodied, deep and muscular, its ample, concentrated core is framed by powdery tannins and impressively lively acids. While it's unavoidably marked by its time in 100% new wood, it's the best integrated "great" vintage of Roc de Cambes I can remember tasting at such an early stage. Include it in a blind tasting a decade from now and watch it slay plenty of heavyweight Right Bank names. - William Kelley

Earthy, truffle, licorice, salt, brioche and black cherries open the nose. Full bodied, with fresh, cherries, the wine is concentrated, full bodied, and offers something wild and refined at the same moment. The finish is fruity, earthy and juicy. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2016&wine=Roc%20de%20Cambes

The 2016 Roc de Cambes has a lovely bouquet of blackberry, dark chocolate, wilted rose petals and subtle minty top notes. The palate is medium-bodied with furry tannins. A voluminous, mouth-filling wine, revealing sage and leathery notes toward the substantial finish. This was a divisive wine at the tasting, but personally, I find it very attractive. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. -- Neal Martin

(91+ points) The 2016 Roc de Cambes is still primordial and tough to read, showing lots of oak, yet offers serious depth and richness, tons of raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry fruit, full-bodied richness, and, again, lots of oak and cedar overtones. Hide this in the cellar for at least 4-5 years.