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With its 5-century-old vineyard, Château Carmes Haut Brion is a must in the Pessac-Léognan appellation.
It was in 1584 that the Catholic monks of the Grands Carmes order - who take their name from Mont Carmel, literally "God's Vineyard" - were offered land by the lord of the Haut Brion house, Jean de Potensac.
At that time, Domaine comprised only meadows, a few vines and a mill located on the Peugue river. It was only 50 years later that the monks decided to expand their vineyard by purchasing plots belonging to Haut Brion. For two centuries, they produced one of the region's most famous wines, while keeping the name Haut Brion, which became Carmes Haut Brion by custom.
Confiscated in 1791 during the French Revolution, it became Bien National and was only bought back a century later by wine merchant Léon Colin, illustrious ancestor of the Chantecaille family. The latter then had the Château we know today built and the park landscaped.
In 2010, Château was bought by Patrice Pichet, a big name in real estate and a long-time lover of the property. Anxious to do his utmost to bring Domaine to its apogee, he will have a new winery built and the vineyard redeveloped, putting oenologists Guillaume Pouthier and Stéphane Derenoncourt in charge.
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The C des Carmes Haut-Brion 2022 reflects a vintage marked by a scorching summer and a cooler, rainier late season, which promoted slow, even ripening while preserving beautiful freshness. It immediately seduces us with its intense nose of ripe black fruits, juicy red fruits, and delicate flowers. A touch of black pepper and licorice adds depth, while a hint of graphite recalls the Pessac terroir. Aeration reveals roasted nuances, a sign of careful aging in barrels and casks. On the palate, the attack is frank and velvety, carried by silky but structured tannins, typical of the dominant Merlot. The texture is dense, with a beautiful concentration of black fruit and a crisp acidity that balances the whole. On the mid-palate, spices and mineral notes express themselves elegantly, while the long and persistent finish leaves an impression of purity. The woody nuances, discreet and well-integrated, underline the aromatic complexity without ever dominating.
This 2022 vintage, marked by optimal grape ripeness and preserved freshness, promises to evolve beautifully. Already accessible, it will gain complexity and roundness after 3 to 5 years of aging.
Authentic and accessible, it embodies the soul of the estate and will pair perfectly with hearty dishes such as rack of lamb en croûte with red wine reduction, risotto with porcini mushrooms and black truffles, or a cheese platter featuring 24-month-old Comté, Roquefort, and ash-coated goat cheese from the Loire region.
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