Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2020

“94 points. It's a suave and charming blend…” – Robert Parker
”94 points. This is really fantastic and so energetic. “ – James Suckling
“94 points. Refreshing and totally moreish.” – Decanter
“The 2020 is brimming with character. Today I find it irresistibly delicious.” – Antonio Galloni

Med flere perfekte 100 points-ratings i løbet af de sidste år kan man roligt konstatere, at kvaliteten på Château Carmes Haut-Brion måler sig med de bedste 1. Cru Classé’er.

Med slottets ”Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion” får du den pt. nok mest eftertragtede 2. vin i hele Bordeaux.

Ikke alene udfordrer kvaliteten 1. Cru’ernes andenvine. Prisen her er langt mere attraktiv, og charmestilen tager i den grad kegler med ”whole cluster-gæring” samt udsøgt kældermodning på såvel små nye fade som store neutrale foudres og trendy amforaer.

Franskmændene ynder at sige, at man skal købe ”de små vine” i store årgange og Le C de Carmes Haut-Brion leverer igen i 2020 en value for money, der er uden sidestykke!

 

Anmeldelser af Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2020

95/100 Tastingbook.com

93-95/100 Alexandre MA

93-95/100 VV Wine

94/100 Robert Parker
“Bottled after 24 months' élevage, much of which took place in large foudres, the 2020 Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion offers up aromas of dark berries, plums and spices complemented by hints of rose petal and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, supple and pillowy, with an ample core of fruit framed by melting tannins, it's a suave and charming blend…”

94/100 James Suckling
“A fruity and bright red with cherries, redcurrants and sea salt. Medium to full body. Lovely tannins that are melted in the wine. Juicy and dynamic. 100% whole cluster fermentation. From vineyards in Pessac Leognan. This is really fantastic and so energetic. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 39% merlot and 1% petit verdot.”

94/100 Decanter
“Smells rich with perfumed blackcurrants. Clean and crisp on the palate, a smooth and silky texture but with crunchy and bright, almost sharp fruit - dark cherries, plums and figs edged with a chalky, minerality. Clearly charming, this is succulent, supple and so easy to like with excellent drinkability. Refreshing and totally moreish. 3.6pH. Ageing 30% new oak, 60% foudre (30-50hl), 10% amphoras.”

93-94/100 Vert de Vin Magazine
“The nose is fruity, fresh, powerful and offers some airness in its power as well as a nice delicate and precise grain. It reveals notes of luscious strawberry, bright wild currants and slight notes of fresh/juicy cherry associated with hints of juicy blackberry as well as delicate hints of fresh/bright red plum, lily, iris rosemary and spices. The palate is fresh, coating, mineral, juicy, all in finesse and offers a nice freshness, a nice definition, a fresh frame, gourmandise, a nice energy as well as airiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, bright cherry and slight notes of crushed currants associated with touches of lily, lilac, small pulpy/crushed blue fruits as well as hints of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, with delicate hint of sweet blond tobacco and toast. Good length. An iodine/saline hint in the mouth that brings a lot of palatability and gourmandise. Nice persistence.”

93/100 Izak Litwar, Great Bordeaux Wines

93/100 La Revue du Vin de France

92/100 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
“Ruby in color, the wine is floral in nature with notes of smoke, cherries, tobacco, herbs, earth and red pit fruits. Soft, elegant, forward and approchable, the wine is medium-bodied, soft and refined, ending with sweet and spicy kirsch and thyme. Using 20% whole bunches in the vinification, the wine blends 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot.”

92/100 Falstaff
“Dark ruby, purple reflections, delicate ochre rim. Nuances of ripe plums, blueberries, black cherry compote, subtle nougat. Medium complexity, cherry, integrated tannins, mineral and chocolate touch on the lasting finish.”

92/100 The Wine Independent

92/100 Markus del Monego MW

91-93/100 Antonio Galloni
“The 2020 C Des Carmes Haut-Brion is a fabulous second wine. Rich, deep and so expressive, the C Des Carmes Haut-Brion is alluring from the very first taste. Succulent red cherry, spice, new leather, rose petal and cedar all wrap around the palate. The 2020 is brimming with character. Today I find it irresistibly delicious.”

Le C de Carmes Haut-Brion 2020 er fremstillet på 60 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 39 % Merlot og 1 % Petit Verdit. Druerne høstes ved håndkraft fra husets topmarker i Pessac-Leognan. Vinen gærer med hele drueklaser på thermo-regulerede ståltanke, hvorefter vinen omstikkes til 18-24 måneders modning på  små barriquefade (30 %), store gamle fourdre-fade (60 %) samt amforaer (10 %).

Bag om Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion

Med afstand den dyreste vinmark, der nogensinde er handlet i Bordeaux. Patrice Pichet købte i 2010 Les Carmes Haut Brion for 3,8 mio. Euro/hektar.

Den elegante og mineralske rødvin har fået navn efter naboen Haut-Brion samt efter karmelitermunkene, der ejede slottet fra 1584 og frem til revolutionen i 1789.

Les Carmes de Haut-Brion er unik. For det første er produktionen af topvinen atypisk lille og eksklusiv. Dernæst minder drueblendet med sin overvægt af Cabernet Franc (fra snart 100 år gamle stokke!) mere om Cheval Blanc i St-Émilion end om typisk Pessac-Léognan. Hele 45% af druehøsten gærer uden afstilkning. Udover ny barrique modner vinen på brugte barriques, store egetræsfade samt cementtank og leramfora.

I 2015 stod et nyt Philippe Starck-designet vineri klar – og med Les Carmes Haut Brion 2016 høstede slottet for første gang nogensinde de forjættede 100 point.