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 »
$160
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
97
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Intensity and finesse define 2018 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, with a soaring perfume of blackcurrant, wild berries, violets and subtle spice leading into a finely etched palate where vibrant red and black fruit glides over silky but structured tannins. The high proportion of Cabernet Franc and significant whole-cluster use give a distinctive lift, savory detail and freshness, creating a wine that feels both deep and feather-light, already hauntingly complex yet clearly built for the long haul.
Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Duck breast with blackcurrant or cherry sauce
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.