Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2022, 750ml [WA 100]

The 2022 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion from Pessac-Léognan is arguably the most electrifying wine of the vintage, cementing the estate's status as a modern legend. Rated a perfect 100 points by Antonio Galloni, who called it a 'towering masterpiece' and 'mind-blowing' in its harmony, this release offers an exotic mélange of black cherry, blood orange, and graphite. The Wine Advocate also awarded it 100 points, hailing it as the 'finest wine bottled to date' at the estate and a 'strong candidate for wine of the vintage.' With its signature high percentage of Cabernet Franc and 70% whole-bunch fermentation, it delivers a rare, saline energy and seamless texture that few peers can match.

This is a monument built for the long haul; while the sheer density of fruit is seductive, we recommend securing this allocation now to anchor your cellar for the next three to four decades.

TECHNICAL SPECS
PRODUCER: Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
REGION: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
VARIETAL: Bordeaux Red Blend (Cabernet Franc Dominant)
FORMAT: 750ml
SCORES: 100 VN, 100 WA, 100 DEC, 99 JS