Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion - 2019

Origin : Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France

Type : Red wine

Grape varieties : Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (with a high proportion of Cabernet Franc often close to 40%)

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep red with dense purple highlights.

Nose: Deep and sophisticated, combining aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, violet, graphite and light tobacco. Hints of sweet spices, cedar, cocoa and smoke are added by the refined ageing process.

Palate: Silky, progressive attack. Remarkable, creamy texture, with tannins of rare finesse. Intense aromas of ripe black fruit, fresh herbs, sweet pepper and liquorice. Superb balance of density, freshness and exceptional length, with a saline, mineral signature on the finish.

Critic

Scores :

- James Suckling: 98/100

- Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 96+/100

- Vinous (Neal Martin): 97/100

- Decanter: 97/100

Suggested pairings

Ideal with a thick veal chop roasted with morels, a squab stuffed with wild mushrooms or a leg of lamb roasted with rosemary and garlic confit. It is also the perfect accompaniment to fillet of beef with Perigueux sauce, duck breast glazed with honey and sweet spices or jugged hare. On a cheese platter, choose an aged Comté, a mature Salers or a blue cheese with character, such as Fourme d'Ambert.