2018 Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion 'Le C des Carmes', Pessac-Leognan, France (750ml) 1996 Notes of ripe blackberries and

Notes of ripe blackberries and plums with hints of licorice

green jalapeno

but in a way that would be acceptable to even the most conservative of observers

macerated black currant and steeped boysenberry fruit framed by a bittersweet chocolate note

the silky tannins are very well integrated and velvety

2018 Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion 'Le C des Carmes', Pessac-Leognan, France (750ml) 1996 Notes of ripe blackberries andWINEMAKER'S NOTES: Le C des Carmes focuses on Merlot subtly complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is in the spotlight here, offering an elegant range of aromas. Drunk young, the wine develops a crisp intensity which will gain the patina of beautiful complexity as the years pass.