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The color is dark amaranth red, deep and dense. The nose is powerful and inten... The color is dark amaranth red, deep and dense. The nose is powerful and intense. It opens with enveloping roasted and caramel notes. It's very pure and racy. On the palate, the attack is full and melting. The wine is remarkably silky, with a typical... more

Le C des Carmes focuses on Merlot subtly complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. T... Le C des Carmes focuses on Merlot subtly complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is in the spotlight here, offering an elegant range of aromas. Drunk young, the wine develops a crisp intensity which will gain the patina of beautiful complexity as... more

Blend: 51% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon A soft, delicious red with plum, red... Blend: 51% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon A soft, delicious red with plum, redcurrant and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium body, round tannins and a delicious finish. 51% merlot and 49% cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold. more

Only ripe, blueberry and blackberry flavors with nice freshness and some healt... Only ripe, blueberry and blackberry flavors with nice freshness and some healthy, supple tannins within the sleek frame, make this an immediately appealing red Bordeaux that’s very food-friendly. Drink or hold. Fresh and ripe, featuring cassis and... more

Complex, full-bodied and rich. Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion red invites the m... Complex, full-bodied and rich. Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion red invites the most flattering descriptions. The blend adapts according to the vintage but Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion red wine always retains its unparalleled charisma. Blend: 51.7%... more

#55 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2019Blend: 56% Merlot, 37.5% ... #55 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2019Blend: 56% Merlot, 37.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.5% Cabernet Franc The 2016 Haut-Brion is quite possibly even more magnificent from bottle than it was from barrel. Powerful and rich, yet not at all... more

The color is quite deep with garnet-red highlights. The nose proves complex fr... The color is quite deep with garnet-red highlights. The nose proves complex from the very first. The oak shows through, but not excessively so, and is well-integrated. The bouquet features hints of chocolate and liquorice when the wine is swirled in... more

Blend: 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc The 201... Blend: 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc The 2018 Haut-Brion is composed of 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, the wine needs a lot of swirling before it begins to... more

A bewitching wine, from beginning to end of the end of the tasting experience!... A bewitching wine, from beginning to end of the end of the tasting experience! The color is very deep and the nose is intense, with plenty of character. This rich and utterly delicious wine spreads out beautifully on the palate. The tannin is smooth... more

Blend: 40% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot The 2021 Les Car... Blend: 40% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot The 2021 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is very possibly the wine of the vintage. Vertical and explosive, the 2021 possesses mind-blowing intensity and dynamic energy to burn. The 2021 is a heady,... more

Blend, 50% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc White-berry arom... Blend, 50% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc White-berry aromas with a whiteflower floral character. The wine is intense with white-orchard fruits and lemon acidity and a core of wood aging. Scented flowers and red berries on the nose,... more

Blend: 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc Luscious blueberr... Blend: 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc Luscious blueberry aromas vibrate with a dry core of tannins and open black-currant flavors. The wine has an opulent character. layers of acidity and tannins, finishing with dark black... more

Using a more traditional blend, C des Carmes Haut-Brion focuses on Merlot subt... Using a more traditional blend, C des Carmes Haut-Brion focuses on Merlot subtly complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is in the spotlight here, offering an elegant range of aromas. Drunk young, the wine develops a crisp intensity which will... more

A very beautiful bright, deep red color, with purple glints. Rather unobtrusiv... A very beautiful bright, deep red color, with purple glints. Rather unobtrusive on the first nose and then it begins to reveal notes of ripe fruit: fleshy, sun-drenched blackberry! Tight, powerful and dynamic on the first taste. The wine develops with... more

Full-bodied to tubular, the wines are now stretching out. Freshness and drinka... Full-bodied to tubular, the wines are now stretching out. Freshness and drinkability the watchwords. Explosive delicacy, mineral finesse, sappy, resinous atmosphere, notes of iris and violet, elderflower, black and tangy. Blend: 50% Cabernet Franc, 30%... more

Blend: 48.3% Merlot, 39.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.3% Cabernet Franc The solid ... Blend: 48.3% Merlot, 39.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.3% Cabernet Franc The solid center-palate and sure nature says La Mission, as it should, being the second wine of the estate. Medium body with a creamy and refined tannin structure that is long and... more

On the nose, lots of brightness and notes of crushed black fruit, licorice. Sl... On the nose, lots of brightness and notes of crushed black fruit, licorice. Slightly candied and very dense. On the palate there is a full attack. Powerful without being aggressive and ripe tannins. The aromatic range on the nose is repeated on the... more

The colour is a strong, dark red. The first nose is very aromatic and fruity. ... The colour is a strong, dark red. The first nose is very aromatic and fruity. On swirling, a world opens up, it breathes a sensation of depth: perfect ripeness of fruit, complex. The first taste is wide and thick, devoid of heaviness. Fruit is foremost... more

Very beautiful, deep, garnet-red color. The nose is ripe and concentrated. Aft... Very beautiful, deep, garnet-red color. The nose is ripe and concentrated. After swirling in the glass, it becomes more complex with hints of very ripe – but not excessively so – red and black fruit. There are also liquorice nuances and a soupçon... more

The 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion is a brilliant effort that exhibits a level of ... The 2020 La Mission Haut-Brion is a brilliant effort that exhibits a level of balance and integration that are impressive in such a powerful young Bordeaux. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with burning embers,... more