2024 Chateau Camplay - Bordeaux Superieur Kosher (750ml)

Chateau Camplay produces this cuvee within the Bordeaux Superieur appellation, a designation that covers the same broad stretch of vineyard land as the standard Bordeaux AOC but imposes lower yields and stricter aging requirements, generally resulting in a wine with more concentration and depth. The bottling is certified kosher for Passover and made Mevushal, with production overseen by a rabbinical authority to meet those standards throughout the winemaking process.

The wine is built around a core of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from vineyards scattered across Bordeaux's varied gravel and clay-limestone soils, with a touch of Petit Verdot occasionally rounding out the blend for added color and spice. Bordeaux Superieur's lower permitted yields push the vines to concentrate their energy into fewer clusters, giving the finished wine more fruit intensity than its basic Bordeaux counterpart.

On the nose, the wine is perfumed and inviting, with upfront red and black fruit backed by a touch of spice. The palate is medium-bodied and notably smooth, closing with a lingering herbal note that carries through the finish. It works well alongside a slow-cooked pot roast, roasted root vegetables, or a semi-hard cheese.