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Critics’ scores and tasting notes
“The 2018 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is composed of 37% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Merlot. It was made using 52% whole cluster and has 13.75% alcohol. It was aged in 75% new oak barriques, 16% foudres and 9% amphorae. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs a little coaxing before bursting from the glass with vibrant scents blackberry preserves, redcurrant jelly, mulberries and Black Forest cake, leading to an undercurrent of pencil lead, black truffles, cast-iron pan and charcoal with an emerging waft of violets. The elegantly crafted, medium-bodied palate dances with red and black fruits before bursting into earth and mineral sparks. It has a sturdy frame of firm, grainy tannins and bags of freshness, finishing long and savory. The stem tannins lend this wine a firmness and textural interest, which should integrate further with another 5-6 years in barrel, allowing the nuances to shine through even more, then you can continue to enjoy its slow evolution for a further 30+ years.”
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 | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Scores | Robert Parker 96+ |
| Colour | Red |
| Producer | Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
| Size | 75 cl |
| Case format | Bottle (75 cl) |
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