
Red wine
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2018
One of the best wines from the rather hot and gravely soils of the famous Pessac-Léognan appellation, as director Guillaume Pouthier pulled out all stops to maintain freshness. The wine is both delectable and serious, conveying minerality while being driven by juicy, ripe fruit flavors. The alcohol is low for the vintage with excellent acidity. While on the higher end of the price spectrum for this category, this wine from barrel is more engaging than first growth Château Haut-Brion.
Score: 94-97
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Franc (37%), Cabernet Sauvignon (34%), Merlot (29%)
Alcohol
13.75%
Bottle size
75cl
Origin
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Graves
Area
Pessac-Léognan AOP
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Bordeaux En Primeur 2018
Type of Tasting
Tasting report
Blind
No
Tasted by
Panos Kakaviatos