Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion : Elements III
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Description
A limited edition product set featuring three vintages from a prestigious Pessac-Leognan estate
The estate
The Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, a large estate in Pessac-Leognan, is located on the left bank of Bordeaux. Founded in the 16th century, this vineyard now delivers an expression of its terroir that is the work of a visionary owner and craftsmen with a goldsmith's touch. Acquired in 2010 by the Pichet real estate group, Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion is today one of the most distinguished crus of the Pessac-Leognan appellation.
The vineyard
Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a Pessac-Leognan wine from a 30.75 hectare vineyard, of which 7.60 hectares are dedicated to the Grand Vin. The nearly 40-year-old vines are planted on Mindel gravel on a clay-limestone base.
A collector's set
Harmoniously combining design and elegance, the Carmes Haut-Brion Éléments III set brings together 3 vintages in magnum format: 2017, 2018 and 2019.
The result of four years of reflection, this limited edition set produced by art craftsmen is inspired by the shape of the cellar imagined by Philippe Starck. Each copy is accompanied by information on the manufacture of this set as well as presentation sheets of the different vintages.
Vinification and aging
2017: Vinification with 42% whole bunches
2018: a year marked by the introduction to the cellars of large 18hl casks, allowing a new approach to refining. Vinification with 55% whole bunches.
2019: Vinification with 54% whole bunches
Blend
2017: Cabernet Franc (41%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Sauvignon (29%)
2018: Cabernet Franc (37%), Cabernet Sauvignon (34%), Merlot (29%)
2019: Cabernet Franc (42%), Cabernet Sauvignon (31%), Merlot (27%)
Characteristics and tasting tips for Elements III from Carmes Haut-Brion
Tasting
The 2017 vintage seduces with its balance, its juicy expression as well as its smooth salinity.
Vivid and appetizing, the 2018 vintage combines a fruity structure (cherry), concentration and freshness.
Resulting from highly subtle aging, the 2019 vintage exhales a delicate alliance between power, creaminess and liveliness.
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2017 x 1 Magnum
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2018 x 1 Magnum
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2019 x 1 Magnum
