no
197
Les Ormes de Cambras
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pays d’Oc, entry level into Languedoc, single variety IGP, by Castel of Béziers
France, Pays d’Oc, Les Ormes de Cambras, Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP, Cuvée Réservée, 2016
Introduction
Les Ormes de Cambras is one of the many brands from Groupe Castel, a French family-owned Beverages group. The portfolio is extensive and operates as one of the largest producers in the world, with large interests in wine, beer and soft drinks. In 1949 it started in Bordeaux as a wine merchant business by Pierre Castel, now with their main operation in the town of Béziers, southern France.
The company grew into other sections of the industry with bottling, storage, owning vineyards, marketing and more. As well as having well settled brands, such as JP Cheney, it takes a big share in the French market of the table wines. Over the years it has expanded furthermore abroad, with e.g. foreign cooperation’s, vineyards in North Africa and exporting to other parts of Europe. This particular wine selection was launched around 2001 and added further to its ‘lower end of the French wine section’, and with success, offering white, red and rosé, in bottles and bag in box. Their portfolio however also includes interests into a few major Château’s, such as Chateau Beychevelle.
Introduction
Les Ormes de Cambras is one of the many brands from Groupe Castel, a French family-owned Beverages group. The portfolio is extensive and operates as one of the largest producers in the world, with large interests in wine, beer and soft drinks. In 1949 it started in Bordeaux as a wine merchant business by Pierre Castel, now with their main operation in the town of Béziers, southern France.
The company grew into other sections of the industry with bottling, storage, owning vineyards, marketing and more. As well as having well settled brands, such as JP Cheney, it takes a big share in the French market of the table wines. Over the years it has expanded furthermore abroad, with e.g. foreign cooperation’s, vineyards in North Africa and exporting to other parts of Europe. This particular wine selection was launched around 2001 and added further to its ‘lower end of the French wine section’, and with success, offering white, red and rosé, in bottles and bag in box. Their portfolio however also includes interests into a few major Château’s, such as Chateau Beychevelle.
Year:
2016
Approx:
£ 5.00
Best Served:
16-18 °C
Vol:
12.5 %
Review Date:
16 . 05 . 2018
Origin:
France, Pays d'OC
Wine specifics
Ready to drink and can keep for a little while. Smooth, medium-bodied, fruity, hints of spice, ginger. Serving all types of meats, cold meats, grills, dishes with creamy sauces, pasta, mature cheeses. Obtained in France, may not be available in the UK. Cork. This one is Cuvée Réservée, Bouteille No 004684 (seems limited edition).
Ready to drink and can keep for a little while. Smooth, medium-bodied, fruity, hints of spice, ginger. Serving all types of meats, cold meats, grills, dishes with creamy sauces, pasta, mature cheeses. Obtained in France, may not be available in the UK. Cork. This one is Cuvée Réservée, Bouteille No 004684 (seems limited edition).
Insights:
Within Castel’s ranges, they have a wine for all tastes and it’s part of their ‘Des vins pour tous les goûts’. Pays’Oc (an IGP, formerly known as Vin de Pays) is among the most popular French regional wines, covering all vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon. Here the IGP’s are 60% of the region’s production and form 60% of the French IGP’s, whilst it is also the most exported regional wine with around 20% of France’s exported wines. IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) is in between Vin de Table and AOC and is a classification also often used in other European countries.
Review Date:
16 . 05 . 2018
