Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion 2023 [JS 98-99]

James Suckling 98-99 points.

This is a fantastic wine and very, very exciting, with purity and brightness to the floral, spicy and blackberry notes. "Aromas of spices, sweet tobacco, earth, tar, flint, rose petals, fresh basil and bay leaves come through clearly. Medium- to full-bodied with a tight and focused palate and open-grained tannins that are integrated and lightly dry. So savory, juicy and spicy. 60% whole-cluster fermentation. 50% cabernet franc, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% merlot. From organically grown grapes. Already so delicious but better in two or three years and well beyond." - James Suckling