Les Carmes Haut Brion 2020

Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2020 is a Left Bank Bordeaux from Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion in Pessac-Léognan. This small property of just 7.6ha 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 is blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Merlot, more than half of which was vinified as whole bunches. "The 2020 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a total stunner. For the first time I can remember, Les Carmes Haut-Brion marries all of its elements so well that nothing stands out. In the past, the high percentage of Franc and/or the whole clusters were evident. The 2020 is the first modern vintage in which all the elements are so well balanced. Dark red/purplish fruit, rose petal, mint, lavender, dried herbs and incense all build in a ravishing Pessac-Léognan that will take your breath away." 100 points, Antonio Galloni, 2023