Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan 750ml
| Vintage: | 2020 |
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| Description: | The 2020 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a total stunner. For the first time I can remember, Les Carmes Haut-Brion marries all of its elements so well that nothing stands out. In the past, the high percentage of Franc and/or the whole clusters were evident. The 2020 is the first modern vintage in which all the elements are so well balanced. Dark red/purplish fruit, rose petal, mint, lavender, dried herbs and incense all build in a ravishing Pessac-Léognan that will take your breath away. The 2020 is 40% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Merlot, picked between September 14 to 26, which is early here. Whole cluster was 55%. Vinification took place over five weeks, using very gentle extraction, with no pumpovers or punchdowns. Aging was 80% new oak, 11% 18hL and 9% amphorae. In tasting, the 2020 is simply magnificent. There are no soloists, just the most exceptionally vivid, breathtaking orchestra imaginable. The 2020 is a masterpiece from Technical Director Guillaume Pouthier and his team. Don't miss it! |
| Price: | $ 199.94 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Saratoga Wine Exchange
| Address: |
42 Phila St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 877-493-6532 |
| Telephone (regular): | 518-580-9891 |
| Fax: | 518-580-9679 |
First added to 1000 Corks on January 17, 2023.
