Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend

9.228 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
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Only Domaine within Bordeaux city limits.

Only Domaine within Bordeaux city limits.

Jul 21st, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Had another bottle, aged well. A neighbor of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, Les Carmes is positioned on the same bank. The name derives from the friars, known as ";Les Carmes"; who owned the property between the 16th & 18th century. This estate has been under new ownership since 2010. Predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in French oak, (33% new). Red fruit and currants on the nose. Raspberry and plum flavors fine tannins and lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice!

Had another bottle, aged well. A neighbor of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, Les Carmes is positioned on the same bank. The name derives from the friars, known as ";Les Carmes"; who owned the property between the 16th & 18th century. This estate has been under new ownership since 2010. Predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in French oak, (33% new). Red fruit and currants on the nose. Raspberry and plum flavors fine tannins and lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice!

Jan 10th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

A little known neighbor of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, Les Carmes is positioned on the same bank. The name derives from the friars, known as ";Les Carmes"; who owned the property between the 16thand 18th century. This estate has been under new ownership since 2010. Predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in French oak, (33% new). Red fruit and currants on the nose. Raspberry and plum flavors with fine tannins and lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice!

A little known neighbor of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, Les Carmes is positioned on the same bank. The name derives from the friars, known as ";Les Carmes"; who owned the property between the 16thand 18th century. This estate has been under new ownership since 2010. Predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc and aged for 18 months in French oak, (33% new). Red fruit and currants on the nose. Raspberry and plum flavors with fine tannins and lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice!

Mar 31st, 2017
Jay Kline

Yes. Cassis, dark cigar, black pepper, wet stone, pencil shavings, some menthol. Grippy tannish. Good acid. Loooooong finish. Great with food. Wonderful.

Yes. Cassis, dark cigar, black pepper, wet stone, pencil shavings, some menthol. Grippy tannish. Good acid. Loooooong finish. Great with food. Wonderful.

Jun 28th, 2015
Damien Bielle

De la matière, super concentration, un fruit très mur

De la matière, super concentration, un fruit très mur

Apr 3rd, 2015
Sid Dhar

Savory, oyster, mushrooms, casis. Very earthy, tobacco. Good body, 👍🏽

Savory, oyster, mushrooms, casis. Very earthy, tobacco. Good body, 👍🏽

Nov 6th, 2023
Marc vanholst

Needs time to open up but then very good. Plum, forest fruits and cedarwood. Smooth and soft with good length. Nice one.

Needs time to open up but then very good. Plum, forest fruits and cedarwood. Smooth and soft with good length. Nice one.

Dec 13th, 2018
Ryan

Pretty nice

Pretty nice

Jul 5th, 2015
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.3

Chris had this 7 years ago

Chris had this 7 years ago

Jun 17th, 2017
Damien Bielle

Damien had this 9 years ago

Damien had this 9 years ago

Jun 15th, 2015