Ratings
Antonio Galloni's favorite of the vintage; Yves Beck 98-100/100
Identity
| Producer | Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion |
| Vol | 3 |
| Classification | Grand Vin de Graves |
| Grapes | 40% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Dense garnet red with violet reflections |
| Aroma | Complex aromas of red and black fruits such as cassis, black cherry, and blackberry, with dried flowers and spices |
| Palate | Silky power from Cabernet Franc, intense structure from Cabernet Sauvignon, balanced with Merlot softness; precise and harmonious palate with fine tannins |
| Finish | Long, silky finish with elegant tannins and persistent fruit and spice notes |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with grilled red meats, roast beef, duck with cherries, game, truffles, and aged cheeses |
| Aging Potential | High aging potential, suitable for 10+ years in good cellar conditions |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | 70% new French oak barrels, 20% new 18hl foudres, 10% amphorae; part of malolactic fermentation in barrels |
| Fermentation | 60% whole cluster fermentation; part malolactic fermentation in barrels |
Terroir
| Soil | Gravel soils mixed with sands and clays over limestone subsoils of Pessac-Léognan |
| Vine Age | 50 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest and parcel vinification with gentle extractions and infusion of the grapes |
Interesting facts
| The estate has a unique high proportion of Cabernet Franc for Left Bank Bordeaux; part of the wine is vinified in clay amphorae; linked historically to Château Haut-Brion |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |
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