Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Grand Vin de Graves
Zijdezacht, power, complexiteit, intensiteit, elegantie en verfijnde fruitigheid; alle in gelijke mate aanwezig. Kortom, een geweldige spanning en balans. In de geur aardse en florale tonen en sappig, donker fruit. In de smaak de pure expressie van het zwoele fruit en subtiele minerale tonen die uitmonden in een uitgebreide afdronk.
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- Elke wijn per fles te bestellen
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Wijnhuis "Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion"
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion is gelegen in AOC Pessac-Léognan in Bordeaux. De 10 hectare land ligt ideaal, omgeven door pondjes en stukken bos die volledig in harmonie leven met de wijnstokken. Waar historisch gezien de wijngaard buiten de stad lag, is het inmiddels volledig omgeven door stedelijke gebouwen. Het stedelijk klimaat vloeit naar binnen, samen met het water van de Peuge rivier en ondersteunt de wijnstokken. Ieder element werkt nauw samen als onderdeel van het geheel, om de druiven optimaal te laten rijpen.
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion heeft in 2016 een volledig nieuwe wijnmakerij geopend, ontworpen door Philippe Starck en Luc Arsène-Henry. Een ware combinatie van state-of-the-art materialen, design en kunst die samen de excellentie onderstrepen waar het chateau voor staat.
Details
| Type wijn: | Rode Wijn |
|---|---|
| Formaat: | Fles (75 cl) |
| Land: | Frankrijk |
| Druivensoort met percentage: | Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Merlot 25% |
| Regio: | Bordeaux |
| Substreek: | Pessac-Leognan |
| Smaak: | Rood Fruit en Fluweel Zacht |
| Jaargang: | 2021 |
| Alcohol: | 12 |
| Drinkbaar vanaf: | 2025 |
| Houdbaar t/m: | 2038 |
| Oogst: | Handmatig |
Scores
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Robert Parker
A brilliant and intensely individual wine, the 2021 Les Carmes Haut-Brion shows immense potential. Wafting from the glass with aromas of rich berries and plums mingled with notions of raw cocoa, loamy soil, rose petals, burnt sage and vine smoke, it's medium to full-bodied, vibrant and seamless, with a deep, dynamic core of fruit and a long, penetrating finish. Transcending the limitations of the vintage, it wouldn't surprise me were this wine ultimately to surpass the 2019 and 2020 in quality. It's a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot that's maturing in 70% new oak and the rest in 15-hectoliter foudres. Tasted twice.
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Vinous
The 2021 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is very possibly the wine of the vintage. Vertical and explosive, the 2021 possesses mind-blowing intensity and dynamic energy to burn. The 2021 is a heady, racy wine that captivates all the senses. Tobacco, mocha, cedar, leather, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and plum saturate the palate in a wine that dazzles from start to finish. The 2021 was bottled in late September 2023, much later than most wines, yet it is so expressive today. It was magnificent from barrel, and it is every bit as breathtaking today. Quite simply, Les Carmes is on another level. Bravo!
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James Suckling
This is a special wine for the vintage with a wonderful and impressive tannin texture that melts into the wine, giving softness and finesse. Medium-bodied, showing a solid core of fruit with beautiful, focused cassis, blackberry and crushed-stone character. The unique terror of this estate, which is surrounded by houses in a suburb of Bordeaux, has produced a gorgeous wine in this difficult vintage. 45% whole bunches. 40% cabernet franc, 35% cabernet sauvignon and 25% merlot.
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Decanter
A gorgeous aromatic display draws you in: crystalline, floral with iris, peony and violet, herbal, earthy and fruity. Sumptuous, this is a classy wine, beautifully smooth but with powdery tannins that give grip and intensity to the structure. It’s grippy at the moment, not as ethereal or silky as some right now, but it’s characterful with power, all while being nuanced and detailed. Charming but still yet to fully come out of its shell. Crunchy, great energy and focus with salty minerality on the finish. This will be a beauty.
