2024 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Grape | , , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2030 - 2060 |
| Available as of | Apr 30, 2027 |
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Description
A FIRST DISCOUNT VALID UNTIL 12/31/2026 - DELIVERY SPRING 2027
This 6.4-hectare estate, situated on prime terroir and neighboring Haut-Brion, has made enormous strides in quality in recent years. The château, contemporary renovated by Patrice Pichet and winemaker Stéphande Derenoncourt, is considered by insiders to be among the finest in Pessac-Léognan.
Seamless and silky smooth in the glass, with excellent balance – the 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is among the absolute pinnacles of the vintage. All elements are beautifully balanced, always a sign of an exceptional vintage from this estate. Floral notes, spices, leather, and mocha flow into a layered and refined core profile of dark red fruit with impressive length. Harvest took place between September 17th and 25th, during one of the rare dry spells. As usual, a high percentage of whole bunches (52%) were used: 100% for the Cabernet Franc, 50% for the Merlot, and 20% for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Maturation takes place in 70% new oak, 19% in 18-hectoliter barrels, and 11% in amphorae. The new oak is already beautifully integrated – further evidence of an exceptional vintage.
Ratings: 97-98 James Suckling, 96-97 Alexandre Ma, 96 Decanter, 95-97 The Wine Independent (L. Perrotti-Brown), 95-97 Vinous (A. Galloni), 95 Falstaff Magazine, 94-97 Jeb Dunnuck, 94-96 Vinous (N. Martin), 94 Jane Anson, 93-96 Wine Advocate
FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others, via the links next to the image. This is a free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Specifications
| Available as of | Apr 30, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
| Winery | Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Drinking as of | 2030 |
| Drinking till | 2060 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (93-96)
Reviewed by:
Yohan Castaing
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2026 - 2044
One of the most impressive wines of the vintage, the 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a striking effort that sets itself apart with seamless integration, even at this early stage, and a strong sense of identity. Poised, precise and unmistakably singular, it opens in the glass with a perfumed bouquet of iris, violet, dark berries, cherries, vine smoke and gentian. Medium to full-bodied, supple and notably fleshy for the vintage, it’s layered and textural, with a sappy, enveloping core of pure, vibrant fruit framed by finely grained, velvety tannins, culminating in a long, precise and gently stemmy finish. This is one of the rare wines of the vintage where sappiness is expressed with such finesse and charm, thanks in no small part to meticulous vineyard work and severe sorting in the winery. The blend is composed of 48% Cabernet Franc, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot, and it's maturing in a combination of 70% new oak, 19% foudres and 11% amphorae.
Published: Apr 23, 2025
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James Suckling
Score
97-98
Château Les Carmes-Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2024
Monday, Apr 28, 2025
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2024
This is always an idiosyncratic wine. This year it’s stunning, with a unique floral aspect and excellent depth of pure blue fruit, mulberries, dried herbs and white pepper. So juicy and mouthwatering on the palate, with a medium to full body and fine tannins. There is a crystalized mouthfeel, but the tannins are fresh and well knit. This is already delicious, which indicates its superb balance. 48% cabernet franc, 29% cabernet sauvignon and 23% merlot.
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Vinous
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2031 - 2060
From: Event Horizon: Bordeaux 2024 Primeur (May 2025)
The 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion contains more Cabernet Franc at 48% of the blend. Picked between September 17 and 27 using 52% whole bunch, this is aged in 70% new barrels, 19% new foudres and 11% amphora. This has impressive fruit concentration on the nose with redcurrant and blackberry fruit, hints of cassis and a dab of dark chocolate. Fine delineation. After time, there is something that nods to the Northern Rhône without losing typicité. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh with fine tannins, a subtle pepperiness imparted by the whole bunches and a tingle of pain d'épices towards the finish. Very harmonious and very delicious, this should provide 20 to 25 years of drinking pleasure. 13.2% abv.
- By Neal Martin on April 2025
Guillaume Pouthier has rejuvenated this urban estate located just a five-minute drive from the First Growth bearing the same surname. As usual, he went into detail about the growing season and voiced strong opinions about what factors underlie quality.
“Hydric deficit is vital,” he explains. “We need to manage the supply of water to the vine by optimising cover crops and leaves until harvest. Selection is also important, because the flowering was spun out over three weeks while véraison was over three to four weeks. So, we had to cut off any very late-ripening bunches. Some bunches had berries containing just six to nine degrees of potential alcohol, so the bain densimètrique was crucial. We were down 40% of volume after deselection. The quality of the tannins was very important. The lack of sunlight means transpiration is very different. You have less alcohol and higher acid, and you need to work on the structure to create creamier tannins.”
(95-97)
Drinking Window
2034 - 2054
From: 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur: The Razor’s Edge (Apr 2025)
Seamless and silky in the glass, with superb balance, the 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is one of the wines of the vintage. All the elements are so well balanced, always a sign of a superior vintage at this address. Floral notes, spice, leather and mocha run through a core of layered, beautifully persistent dark red fruit. Harvest took place between September 17 and 25, during one of the rare windows with little rain. As always, Les Carmes is done with a high percentage of stems (52%), specifically 100% for the Cabernet Franc, 50% for the Merlot and 20% for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Aging is 70% new oak barrels, 19% 18HL foudre and 11% amphora. New oak is already very nicely integrated, another sign of a superb vintage. The 2024 is a brilliant effort by the team led by Technical Director Olivier Pouthier.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2025
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Everything is special about this domain. It starts with the wine, which is highly sought after, but it also involves Philip Stark's incredible building. A highly innovative winemaker and a new vinification room since 2015 guarantee the vastly increased quality of this historic Chateau.
Guillaume Pouthier uses relatively many whole bunches and they undergo a long fermentation. The maturation in barrels, foeders and amphorae is also extremely long. Sometimes as long as 24 to 30 months. The Cabernet Franc character of Les Carmes Haut Brion is always evident, as is the characteristic low alcohol content. In recent years, this Chateau has been one of the top in Bordeaux.
A FIRST DISCOUNT VALID UNTIL 12/31/2026 - DELIVERY SPRING 2027
This 6.4-hectare estate, situated on prime terroir and neighboring Haut-Brion, has made enormous strides in quality in recent years. The château, contemporary renovated by Patrice Pichet and winemaker Stéphande Derenoncourt, is considered by insiders to be among the finest in Pessac-Léognan.
Seamless and silky smooth in the glass, with excellent balance – the 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is among the absolute pinnacles of the vintage. All elements are beautifully balanced, always a sign of an exceptional vintage from this estate. Floral notes, spices, leather, and mocha flow into a layered and refined core profile of dark red fruit with impressive length. Harvest took place between September 17th and 25th, during one of the rare dry spells. As usual, a high percentage of whole bunches (52%) were used: 100% for the Cabernet Franc, 50% for the Merlot, and 20% for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Maturation takes place in 70% new oak, 19% in 18-hectoliter barrels, and 11% in amphorae. The new oak is already beautifully integrated – further evidence of an exceptional vintage.
Ratings: 97-98 James Suckling, 96-97 Alexandre Ma, 96 Decanter, 95-97 The Wine Independent (L. Perrotti-Brown), 95-97 Vinous (A. Galloni), 95 Falstaff Magazine, 94-97 Jeb Dunnuck, 94-96 Vinous (N. Martin), 94 Jane Anson, 93-96 Wine Advocate
FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others, via the links next to the image. This is a free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
| Available as of | Apr 30, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
| Winery | Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Drinking as of | 2030 |
| Drinking till | 2060 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (93-96)
Reviewed by:
Yohan Castaing
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2026 - 2044
One of the most impressive wines of the vintage, the 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a striking effort that sets itself apart with seamless integration, even at this early stage, and a strong sense of identity. Poised, precise and unmistakably singular, it opens in the glass with a perfumed bouquet of iris, violet, dark berries, cherries, vine smoke and gentian. Medium to full-bodied, supple and notably fleshy for the vintage, it’s layered and textural, with a sappy, enveloping core of pure, vibrant fruit framed by finely grained, velvety tannins, culminating in a long, precise and gently stemmy finish. This is one of the rare wines of the vintage where sappiness is expressed with such finesse and charm, thanks in no small part to meticulous vineyard work and severe sorting in the winery. The blend is composed of 48% Cabernet Franc, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot, and it's maturing in a combination of 70% new oak, 19% foudres and 11% amphorae.
Published: Apr 23, 2025
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James Suckling
Score
97-98
Château Les Carmes-Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2024
Monday, Apr 28, 2025
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2024
This is always an idiosyncratic wine. This year it’s stunning, with a unique floral aspect and excellent depth of pure blue fruit, mulberries, dried herbs and white pepper. So juicy and mouthwatering on the palate, with a medium to full body and fine tannins. There is a crystalized mouthfeel, but the tannins are fresh and well knit. This is already delicious, which indicates its superb balance. 48% cabernet franc, 29% cabernet sauvignon and 23% merlot.
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Vinous
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2031 - 2060
From: Event Horizon: Bordeaux 2024 Primeur (May 2025)
The 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion contains more Cabernet Franc at 48% of the blend. Picked between September 17 and 27 using 52% whole bunch, this is aged in 70% new barrels, 19% new foudres and 11% amphora. This has impressive fruit concentration on the nose with redcurrant and blackberry fruit, hints of cassis and a dab of dark chocolate. Fine delineation. After time, there is something that nods to the Northern Rhône without losing typicité. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh with fine tannins, a subtle pepperiness imparted by the whole bunches and a tingle of pain d'épices towards the finish. Very harmonious and very delicious, this should provide 20 to 25 years of drinking pleasure. 13.2% abv.
- By Neal Martin on April 2025
Guillaume Pouthier has rejuvenated this urban estate located just a five-minute drive from the First Growth bearing the same surname. As usual, he went into detail about the growing season and voiced strong opinions about what factors underlie quality.
“Hydric deficit is vital,” he explains. “We need to manage the supply of water to the vine by optimising cover crops and leaves until harvest. Selection is also important, because the flowering was spun out over three weeks while véraison was over three to four weeks. So, we had to cut off any very late-ripening bunches. Some bunches had berries containing just six to nine degrees of potential alcohol, so the bain densimètrique was crucial. We were down 40% of volume after deselection. The quality of the tannins was very important. The lack of sunlight means transpiration is very different. You have less alcohol and higher acid, and you need to work on the structure to create creamier tannins.”
(95-97)
Drinking Window
2034 - 2054
From: 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur: The Razor’s Edge (Apr 2025)
Seamless and silky in the glass, with superb balance, the 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is one of the wines of the vintage. All the elements are so well balanced, always a sign of a superior vintage at this address. Floral notes, spice, leather and mocha run through a core of layered, beautifully persistent dark red fruit. Harvest took place between September 17 and 25, during one of the rare windows with little rain. As always, Les Carmes is done with a high percentage of stems (52%), specifically 100% for the Cabernet Franc, 50% for the Merlot and 20% for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Aging is 70% new oak barrels, 19% 18HL foudre and 11% amphora. New oak is already very nicely integrated, another sign of a superb vintage. The 2024 is a brilliant effort by the team led by Technical Director Olivier Pouthier.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2025
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Everything is special about this domain. It starts with the wine, which is highly sought after, but it also involves Philip Stark's incredible building. A highly innovative winemaker and a new vinification room since 2015 guarantee the vastly increased quality of this historic Chateau.
Guillaume Pouthier uses relatively many whole bunches and they undergo a long fermentation. The maturation in barrels, foeders and amphorae is also extremely long. Sometimes as long as 24 to 30 months. The Cabernet Franc character of Les Carmes Haut Brion is always evident, as is the characteristic low alcohol content. In recent years, this Chateau has been one of the top in Bordeaux.