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Les Carmes Haut Brion Half 2020
HED25993
37.5cl
13.5%
£83.00
£69.17 ex-VAT
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Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a renowned Bordeaux producer located within the Pessac-Léognan appellation. This small property of just 7.6 hectares is the neighbour of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, and is frequently overshadowed by these names; however, under the guidance of winemaker Guillaume Pouthier the wines of the property have rapidly won the attention of Bordeaux aficionados. The 2020 vintage is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Merlot, more than half of which was vinified as whole bunches. The wine is available here in half-bottles.
The 2020 Les Carmes Haut-Brion was picked at 38hl/ha and matured in 80% new oak, 11% foudres and the remainder in clay amphorae. It has an intense bouquet of blackberry and wild strawberry, plus some light torrefactory scents, undergrowth and black pepper, all delineated and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with beautifully defined black fruit and delicate touches of mint, bell pepper and cracked black pepper. Though it shares the same surname, it is interesting to see how, stylistically, it is cut from a totally different cloth than Haut-Brion and La Mission, which each possess their own distinct attributes. Quite thickly textured and weighty on the finish with a long, spicy aftertaste, this is a serious Les Carmes Haut-Brion with a very long future ahead. - Neil Martin
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