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"The wine is a superb, deep purple-red color. The first nose is at once intens... "The wine is a superb, deep purple-red color. The first nose is at once intense and subtle. It has a ripe fruitiness, and swirling brings out its aromatic complexity. The first expression is incredibly smooth and delicate, expanding and filling the... more

"The 2020 offers real tannic structure, energy, tension, and tactile sensation... "The 2020 offers real tannic structure, energy, tension, and tactile sensation of freshness. Blend: 40% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot The best 2020s seem to be confident without showing off or shouting too loudly and this Carmes... more

"Blend: 37% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot, and 29% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2018 Ch... "Blend: 37% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot, and 29% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2018 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a rock star of a wine and is based on a unique blend of 37% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 29% Merlot that was brought up in... 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... more

"Using a more traditional blend, C des Carmes Haut-Brion focuses on Merlot sub... "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... more

"Blend: 49.4% Merlot, 38.7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11.9% Cabernet Franc The 20... "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... more

"Blend: 55% Sémillon, 45% Sauvignon Blanc Omg. This is really so Bordeaux with... "Blend: 55% Sémillon, 45% Sauvignon Blanc Omg. This is really so Bordeaux with incredible semillon character. Lemon skin, pears, apples and hints of stone and wood. It’s so primary and just like eating perfectly ripe grapes. Full-bodied yet polished... more

"On the nose, lots of brightness and notes of crushed black fruit, licorice. S... "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

"Blend, 50% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc White-berry aro... "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... more

"The Château Haut-Brion displays a dark, radiant red color, and even before sw... "The Château Haut-Brion displays a dark, radiant red color, and even before swirling, the nose reveals fresh and spicy notes, which further confirm the grapes’ good ripeness. The palate is tightly knit and precise, immediately assertive with... more

"Blend: 48% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc Luscious blueber... "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

"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

"The nose is intense with fine mineral overtones. The flavors spread out beaut... "The nose is intense with fine mineral overtones. The flavors spread out beautifully on the palate, revealing not only a fine texture, richness, and lots of volume, but also freshness on the aftertaste, which contributes to perfect balance and a... more

"Dense and profound color. Nose still shut with scents of red berries and curr... "Dense and profound color. Nose still shut with scents of red berries and currants, morello. Long, full, potent on the palate, offering up aromas of morello, raspberry, strawberry,and liquorice. Nice mid-palate followed by a beautiful finish with... more

"Le C des Carmes focuses on Merlot subtly complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. ... "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... more

"The wine displays a beautiful dark purple hue with an intense and captivating... "The wine displays a beautiful dark purple hue with an intense and captivating nose of red fruits, combining ripe and fresh notes, while swirling reveals a powerful, fruity character enhanced by subtle woody and spicy hints. On the palate, it is... more

"Beautiful deep red color. Intense nose of very ripe black fruit with hints of... "Beautiful deep red color. Intense nose of very ripe black fruit with hints of cocoa beans. With aeration, complexity, smoky, licorice aromas so typical of Haut-Brion leap out of the glass. The first impression on the palate is very elegant. The... more

"Blend: 53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc Althoug... "Blend: 53.5% Merlot, 42.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3.6% Cabernet Franc Although it emerges from a similar terroir and the same winemaking team, the 2018 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a dramatically different wine than the Haut-Brion and has a... more

"Dense, rich powerful and concentrated. A bouquet of mineral scents, cassis an... "Dense, rich powerful and concentrated. A bouquet of mineral scents, cassis and black currants and earthy, smoky scents. Made in a lighter style, the fully mature 1999 reveals notes of beef blood, roasted herbs, black truffles, damp earth and black... more

"Very deep, dark red color with mauve highlights. The intense nose has opened ... "Very deep, dark red color with mauve highlights. The intense nose has opened up to reveal hints of black cherry and blackberry as well as spice. The bouquet is very \"La Mission.\" The wine starts out broad-based, soft, and tasty. It then spreads... more