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Critics’ scores and tasting notes
“An inky, bluish-black color, this wine has deep black raspberry and blueberry notes mixed with charcoal, graphite and subtle smoke. Rich, full-bodied and silky textured, this complex, stunning Pessac-Léognan from this tiny jewel of a vineyard near Haut Brion is hitting all the high notes in 2012. It should drink well for 15-20. This is another bottled wine that dramatically out-performed its barrel sample.”
Located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion is one of the historic estates of the Bordeaux vineyards. Confiscated during the Revolution, the estate was acquired in 1840 by Léon Colin. The Chantecaille family succeeded him and for many years helped to develop and structure the estate, before it was taken over in 2010 by the Pichet group. A major phase of modernisation accompanied this new chapter, notably with the construction of a contemporary winery inaugurated in 2016, designed by Philippe Starck and Luc Arsène-Henry. The vineyard covers around ten hectares with diverse geology. The estate’s grape varieties give a prominent place to Cabernet Franc, complemented by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines of Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion stand out for their elegance and complexity. Their profile combines aromatic depth, freshness and structure, giving rise to singular wines that are both refined and expressive.
| Weight | 12 kg |
|---|---|
| Scores | Robert Parker 94 |
| Colour | Red |
| Producer | Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
| Size | 75 cl |
| Case format | OWC of 12 bottles (75 cl) |
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