2021 Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion
"A brilliant and intensely individual wine, the 2021 Les Carmes Haut-Brion shows immense potential. Wafting from the glass with aromas of rich berries and plums mingled with notions of raw cocoa, loamy soil, rose petals, burnt sage and vine smoke, it's medium to full-bodied, vibrant and seamless, with a deep, dynamic core of fruit and a long, penetrating finish. Transcending the limitations of the vintage, it wouldn't surprise me were this wine ultimately to surpass the 2019 and 2020 in quality. It's a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot that's maturing in 70% new oak and the rest in 15-hectoliter foudres. Tasted twice." ~ (97) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-29-2022
"Deep purple-crimson hue. Lively and fresh with spicy, smoky notes on the nose. There’s a lushness to the ample fruit but lift and freshness as well, the plentiful tannins upright and integrated. Again, lots of energy and drive with just that bit more concentration than Le C. Clean, dry finish. Vibrant and harmonious." ~ (17) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-25-2022
~ (98) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 5-1-2022
~ (95) Neal Martin, Vinous 5-1-2022
"Deep purple-crimson hue. Lively and fresh with spicy, smoky notes on the nose. There’s a lushness to the ample fruit but lift and freshness as well, the plentiful tannins upright and integrated. Again, lots of energy and drive with just that bit more concentration than Le C. Clean, dry finish. Vibrant and harmonious." ~ (17) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-25-2022
~ (98) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 5-1-2022
~ (95) Neal Martin, Vinous 5-1-2022
SKU: SK3552704-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion
FORMAT : 750ml