Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

2020

Blend

40% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot

Wine designation

Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Red, 2020
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Food pairing

The perfect accompaniment to pair with a beef roast, or a rack of lamb. Serve with rosemary potatoes and roasted vegetables to compliment the ensemble.

Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

2020

Tasting notes

Giving a wide selection on the nose of blackberry, blueberry and a hint of orange peel. An expressive full-bodied wine that presents layers of tannins that are wonderfully expressive without stealing the show. Polished with great precision, aftertaste with excellent fruit notes and a hint of flowers.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 30.75 hectares including 7.60 hectares dedicated to the Grand Vin.
Soil composition: Mindel gravel on a clay-limestone subsoil.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Partly using whole bunch fermentation, tronconic stainless steel tanks, wooden tanks and concrete tanks – all with temperature control.
Maceration technique: Partial malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Aging: 80% new oak barrels, 11% foudres, 9% terracotta amphorae
24 months
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 40 000
Winemaker: Guillaume Pouthier
Consulting œnologist: Derenoncourt Consultants

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion benefits from a unique location, as it is one of the rare Bordeaux estates situated among an urban backdrop. Originally belonging to the Carmelite religious order from 1584 to 1789 before being purchased by the Chantecaille family. In 2010, the estate was acquired by the Pichet group, who proceeded to renovate extensively the estate, including the vineyard and adding a winemaking cellar designed by Philippe Starck with cutting edge features.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

A special attention to the nature’s delicate balance. Using a tandem pair of horses to delicately work the soil in a respectful manner. Seeking to rebalance the blend by increasing the amount of Cabernet Franc planted on the estate.