Estate dates back to Crusades & Scottish navigator, George Smith, owner in the 18th century. Blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot aged in 20% new oak, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry, herbs and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of plum, cherry & currant with notes of pepper, tobacco & cacao notes. Soft rich full tannins, long finish ending with fruit, earthy and mineral character, needs a little more time. — 3 years ago
Tropical and waxy! — 5 years ago
Love this red blend! I let it air for 2 hours before drinking. — 8 years ago
Nice dark garnet color, aromas of raspberries, cola and dust. Great flavors- lots of red fruit. — 9 years ago
One I like. Not over power New Zealand like. Nice balance — 9 years ago
PnP. Drinking young. Very dark, thick red color. Medicinal tones, cedar, and dark cherries on the nose with some oak. Same on the palate. Seems higher than the 14.4 OH. Next to zero finish which is disappointing. Average Napa Cab right now and seems way overpriced at $60+. — 3 years ago
Everything you want in a Nebbiolo and a good value for the price .Lush tar and dried roses, cocoa powder, chalky tannins, damp brambles, a little ferrous, prune, blackberry, touch of vanilla. Love it. From Main Street Gourmet and Wine, Orleans. 12/05/20 — 6 years ago
6 July 2018. Chambers Street Wines, New York, NY. — 8 years ago
Had another bottle, aged well. A neighbor of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, Les Carmes is positioned on the same bank. The name derives from the friars, known as ";Les Carmes"; who owned the property between the 16th & 18th century. This estate has been under new ownership since 2010. Predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in French oak, (33% new). Red fruit and currants on the nose. Raspberry and plum flavors fine tannins and lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice! — 8 years ago
Really likes this. Red fruit, a bit brambly, and spice — 6 months ago
Opened another recently, legendary wine, said that in the 18th century was introduced to Sultan of Constantinople's palace b/c of its clarity and called "mineral water from Carbonnieux", defying Islamic law. Pale lemon with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes. On the palate flavors of melon, mango, apple, green herbs and a crisp mineral edge. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit, citrus mineral character. Nice, aging well. — 5 years ago
Loved this wine in Maine 2019. Bought at grape d'vine. — 7 years ago
Knife-throwing act where the knives are carved from peppercorns and the target board is quilted cherry. Westworld's Clementine casually offers herself as a target, laughing and alternating between espresso and whiskey shots. — 7 years ago
So drinkable. Great for summer. — 9 years ago
Strawberries and cream, raspberries, pineapple, wet stones, grapefruit on the nose.
Fruity, low acidity, creamy, light bodied, velvety, juicy, floral, watermelon. Beautiful wine to enjoy on the last days of summer. — 9 years ago
Knife-throwing act where the knives are carved from peppercorns and the target board is a quilt of cherries. Beautiful Italian women casually offer themselves as targets, laughing and sipping espresso. — 10 years ago
Rich Bluth
a bit jammy for me, better on day 2 — 7 days ago