Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2017

Château les Carmes Haut-Brion, in the city and out of time.

In 2010, Patrice Pichet bought Château les Carmes Haut-Brion, a heart of vines that the walled estate preserves from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is the only property in Bordeaux to be located in the city of Bordeaux. A rare vineyard of 7.6 hectares, Les Carmes Haut-Brion benefits from a unique grape variety for the left bank, mostly composed of Cabernet Franc.

In this new era, design is now assumed as a true art in the service of taste. In 2014, under the guidance of Philippe Starck, the project of a new winery brings out the questions of the form in the elaboration of the wine.

The winemakers, around Guillaume Pouthier, take their place in the long heritage of Les Carmes. A passion that can be passed on, which is propagated over the vintages. Leading a viticulture committed to the respect of the environment, of the balance, of the diversity of the fauna and flora, the team studies and questions each gesture.

In the cellar, this inspired vision of the place continues; for ten years now, the Carmes winegrowers have opted for round grape vinification and partially whole bunch vinification and have affirmed their art of infusion. They diversify and adapt the shapes, volumes and materials of the vats. The same goes for the ageing process, with the integration of tuns, clay and sandstone amphoras to complement the traditional use of oak barrels.

The wines owe their singularity to the expression of the unique place. The techniques used are all in the service of the same quest: the aromatic brilliance, balance and drinkability of the wines.