A remarkable 2001, a sure bet!
Hachette Guide: Favorite 2**, European Grand Jury 90,51, Bettane & Desseauve 16,5/20With no fewer than six Hachette Favorites in ten years, Haut-Carles is the prestigious wine of the Castle of CarlesLaunched in 1994, it can easily rival the most prestigious wines of its immediate neighbors in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. It is produced from a selection of 8 hectares of specially selected vines, which are cultivated with the utmost care. Careful vinification and 18 months of aging in barrels give it its remarkable quality. A superb success combining finesse and power...
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Eye
beautiful deep garnet color
Nose
ripe nose with aromas of black cherry and blackcurrant
Mouth
charming, smooth, and silky with elegant tannins and a long finish
Serve
in a carafe at 17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2008
Apogee
2010
Drink before
2015
Production
25,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
un gigot d'agneau sauce aux herbes, une épaule d'agneau braisée, un magret de canard sauce aux pruneaux, une pièce de boeuf rôtie, un tajine d'agneau aux amandes et aux pruneaux, un civet de lièvre ou un filet de chevreuil<br/>
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2014 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Banker Stéphane Droulers created the Haut-Carles cuvée in 1994 to express the very best that the terroirs of Château de Carles, owned by his wife Constance Chastenet de Castaing, could produce. Carefully vinified and luxuriously oaked, this cuvée was initially the archetype of modern Bordeaux, without falling into caricature. Composed of 90% Merlot, over time it reveals a very personal expression of a distinguished terroir that ages harmoniously."
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on January 13, 2014
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Review and opinion by Ms. ANNE-MARIE V. Published on 12/07/2013
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