France Bordeaux Ch. les Carmes Haut-Brion Les Carmes Haut Brion

2011 Les Carmes Haut Brion

Les Carmes Haut Brion

91Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

This tiny jewel of a property, situated close to La Mission-Haut-Brion and Haut-Brion, has turned out one of the stars of the 2011 vintage. A deep dark ruby/purple color is followed by hints of graphite, charcoal, creme de cassis and Christmas fruitcake. This medium-bodied Pessac-Leognan is gorgeously concentrated with impeccably well-integrated acidity, tannin, alcohol and oak. An authoritatively long finish adds to the class and nobility of this wine. Drink it over the next 15 years. Apr 2014, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 92/100

12x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 43 Marketplace	£1,204.00
Bts	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace	£103.00
6x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 44 Marketplace	£602.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 92/100

Polished, with nice mouthfeel to the range of cassis, black cherry and raspberry fruit. Sweet spice fills in on the finish. Should stretch out more as well. James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com

Wine SpectatorScore: 90-93/100

This shows a lovely quality of tannins with a chocolate, berry and spice character. Nutmeg too. Full and juicy. Well done. One third Cabernet Sauvignon, one third Merlot and one third Cabernet Franc. jamessuckling.com

James SucklingScore: 90-91/100

Deeply concentrated black summer fruits, rich extraction and slightly raw tannins, but the ripeness of fruit will dominate in time. Drink 2017-2027. Decanter.com

DecanterScore: 16/20

About The Producer

The producer

Ch. les Carmes Haut-Brion

Ch. les Carmes Haut-Brion was originally part of the Ch. Haut-Brion property, up until the 16th Century (1584) when the owner donated the property to the Carmes monks who went on to manage the vineyards until the French Revolution. During the revolution the property was confiscated and finally sold to the Chantecaille-Furt family who went on to manage the property from 1850 to 2010.

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ON June 13, 2019

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Pessac Leognan

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window