Critic Scores
Technical Director Olivier Pouthier crafted one of the wines of the vintage at
Les Carmes Haut-Brion. The 2021 possesses mind-blowing intensity and
stunning persistence. Bright red-fleshed fruit, blood orange, mint, dried flowers
and exotic spice caress the senses as the 2021 shows off its sheer allure. I don't
think I have ever tasted a young Carmes with this level of precision. The blend
is 40% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, aged in 70%
new oak, 20% new foudres and 10% in amphora. As always, Les Carmes sees
some whole cluster, 45% in 2021, an unusual technique in Bordeaux, but one
that works so well here. The 2021 is a magical wine. That's all there is to it. Antonio Galloni