Les Carmes Haut Brion 2012
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Les Carmes Haut Brion 2012
HED06527
75 cl
12.5%
£125.00
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Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2012 is a red wine from the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux. This five-hectare vineyard produces a singular expression of the Graves, dominated by a high proportion of Cabernet Franc grown on ancient river gravels and clay. The 2012 vintage underwent whole-cluster fermentation in small, truncated vats followed by ageing in a combination of new barriques, large foudres and clay amphorae. It displays a characteristic mineral salinity and floral elegance, standing apart from its neighbours through its aromatic precision and unique textural finesse.
90 Vinous
The 2012 Les Carmes Haut-Brion was the first vintage with whole bunches (40%) and 18 months in barrel. It was the introductory vintage under current winemaker Guillaume Pouthier. This is much more enticing on the nose after the 2011: well-defined black cherries, cola, peppermint, light rose petal scents and a hint of marmalade that emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, more freshness and tension than the 2011, and frankly, you would never be able to tell there was whole bunch here. This appears to be maturing with style and panache, but it will give another decade or more of drinking pleasure. Tasted at the Les Carmes Haut-Brion vertical at the château. Neal Martin25th October 2022
87 Jane Anson
A blend of 44% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2012 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is medium to deep garnet colored. It storms out with fruitcake, plum preserves, and Indian spices notes, plus hints of dusty soil and cigar box. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a firm, chewy texture and bags of earth-laced dried berries flavors, finishing on a stewed tea note.Lisa Perrotti-Brown16th February 2023
15.5 Jancis Robinson
Very dark purple. Almost excessively sweet, coconut-like oak – the sort I just happen not to like though I`m sure some people do. An awful lot of work has gone into extracting and polishing this fruit. But the overall effect lacks the freshness that is to me characteristic of Graves. Even a bit bitter on the end. Exaggerated wine that lacks a bit of soul. Overworked. (JR)
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