Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion • Pessac-Leognan, France
Château Les Carmes Haut‑Brion is the Cabernet Franc–driven grand vin of this small, enclosed urban estate in Pessac‑Léog…Château Les Carmes Haut‑Brion is the Cabernet Franc–driven grand vin of this small, enclosed urban estate in Pessac‑Léognan, crafted from old vines on gravel and clay‑limestone soils just outside central Bordeaux. Distinguished by its high…Learn More »
$152
/750ml
2012 Retail Average
92
/100
2012 Pro Rating
Depth and polish define the 2012 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, with ripe black raspberry and blackberry fruit layered over graphite, cedar and a gentle smoky accent. The palate is rich yet poised, with sleek, silky tannins, lively acidity and a long, savory finish that shows both dark fruit and earthy tobacco nuances—an impressive and expressive showing from this estate in a relatively challenging vintage.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; Duck breast with blackberry sauce; Grilled ribeye steak with peppercorn jus
Château Les Carmes Haut‑Brion is the Cabernet Franc–driven grand vin of this small, enclosed urban estate in Pessac‑Léognan, crafted from old vines on gravel and clay‑limestone soils just outside central Bordeaux. Distinguished by its high whole‑bunch fermentations, use of amphorae alongside barrels and foudres, and a signature mix of silky power with saline, mineral freshness, it has become one of the Left Bank’s most distinctive and sought‑after contemporary Bordeaux reds.