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CHATEAU LES CARMES HAUT BRION, Graves 2021 Bottle
chateau les carmes-haut-brion
CHATEAU LES CARMES HAUT BRION, Graves 2021 Bottle
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Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Graves
It’s a somewhat controversial opinion (especially according to the folk at Margaux), but Pessac Leognan is said to be where the Romans planted Bordeaux’s first vineyards over 2000 years ago. Whatever the case, there’s an undeniable majesty to the wines from this appellation.
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion’s top wine is no exception. Leading with Cabernet Franc, this wine is deeply intense. A chorus of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure, rich fruit and complexity to the table. Grown on clay and limestone and matured on a combination of new oak, old foudres and terracotta amphorae, Carmes’ flagship is an enduring classic.
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Expert Review
Antonio Galloni
Technical Director Olivier Pouthier crafted one of the wines of the vintage at Les Carmes Haut-Brion. The 2021 possesses mind-blowing intensity and stunning persistence. Bright red-fleshed fruit, blood orange, mint, dried flowers and exotic spice caress the senses as the 2021 shows off its sheer allure. I don't think I have ever tasted a young Carmes with this level of precision. The blend is 40% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, aged in 70% new oak, 20% new foudres and 10% in amphora. As always, Les Carmes sees some whole cluster, 45% in 2021, an unusual technique in Bordeaux, but one that works so well here. The 2021 is a magical wine. That's all there is to it.
(96-98) points, Vinous (May 2022)
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William Kelley
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.
(94-97) points, Wine Advocate (April 2022)