Château Les CARMES HAUT-BRION
Red
- 2019
- Pessac-Léognan red
Although Les Carmes is adjacent to Haut-Brion and its vines were once part of those of Haut-Brion, the wines produced there are radically different from those of its prestigious neighbour. Due to a particular subsoil with the presence of clay, the vines are mainly Cabernet Franc (42%) and Merlot (40%) and the wines, deep and tasty, have an immediate generosity more typical of the right bank than the left bank. The new team set up following the acquisition in 2010 immediately propelled Les Carmes to the top of the Pessac-Léognan's wines.
The 2019 vintage in the press :
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023) : 95/100 "The 2019 Les Carmes Haut-Brion has a perfumed, quite floral bouquet with red cherries, sloes, blackcurrant and a touch of marmalade. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, and gentle grip. Quite structured with plenty of substance on the finish, just a touch of espresso lingering on the aftertaste. Distinctive, is a positive sense."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2025-2040
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Although Les Carmes is adjacent to Haut-Brion and its vines were once part of those of Haut-Brion, the wines produced there are radically different from those of its prestigious neighbour. Due to a particular subsoil with the presence of clay, the vines are mainly Cabernet Franc (42%) and Merlot (40%) and the wines, deep and tasty, have an immediate generosity more typical of the right bank than the left bank. The new team set up following the acquisition in 2010 immediately propelled Les Carmes to the top of the Pessac-Léognan's wines.
The 2016 vintage in the press :
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026) : 96/100 "The 2016 Les Carmes Haut-Brion has a more forward and concentrated bouquet: earthier than its peers, though cohering well in the glass, Italian herbs seasoning the layered black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a killer line of acidity. Wonderfully structured, fresh and poised, this fans out with self-confidence on the finish. Utterly absorbing."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2044
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Although Les Carmes is adjacent to Haut-Brion and its vines were once part of those of Haut-Brion, the wines produced there are radically different from those of its prestigious neighbour. Due to a particular subsoil with the presence of clay, the vines are mainly Cabernet Franc (42%) and Merlot (40%) and the wines, deep and tasty, have an immediate generosity more typical of the right bank than the left bank. The new team set up following the acquisition in 2010 immediately propelled Les Carmes to the top of the Pessac-Léognan's wines.
The 2015 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (November 2022): 95/100
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2025): 93/100 "The 2015 Carmes Haut-Brion has a lifted, finely delineated nose with black cherry, wild mint and a dab of cough candy in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with plush tannins. but there is structure behind that slightly glossy façade. this has a gentle grip and the right amount of black pepper that lends complexity on the finish."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2038
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%