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 »
$180
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
97
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Energy pulses through Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2020, where pure blackcurrant and blackberry fruit streak across a frame of crushed stone, tobacco leaf and subtle cocoa, all lifted by a twist of orange peel and florals. The texture walks a tightrope between concentration and grace, with very fine, powdery tannins and a long, fragrant, mouthwatering finish that makes this acclaimed vintage feel both serious and irresistibly drinkable in the future.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye with peppercorn jus; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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.