【Feature】Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
Château Carmes Haur - Brion benefits from a unique location as the only Bordeaux château situated in Bordeaux. It is therefore one of the last enclosed urban vineyards.
From 1584 to 1789, it belonged to the Carmelite religious order, which explains the origin of its name, After the French Revolution, it was acquired by the Chantecaille family (a group of Bordaux wine merchants) and then sold in late 2010 to the Pichet Group who made substantial investments in the estate, including: renovating the vineyard and installing a new winemaking cellar designed by Philippe Starck, featuring the latest barrel ageing techniques.
Les Carmes Haut Brion is a haven of peace and tranquility in the heart of the
Owners: Diane and Patrice Pichet oldest part of the Bordeaux wine region. It has an astonishing microclimate that protects the cines from spring frosts and is conductive to early ripening.
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Area Under Vine: |
29.6 hecratares |
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Production: |
40,000 bottles |
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Soil: |
Gravel dating from the Mindel glaciations period on a clay-limestone bedrock |
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Grape varieties: |
41% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Aging : |
18 to 24 months – New barrel:30% new oak barrels |
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Second Wine: |
Le C des Carmes Haut – Brion |
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Contact |
contact@les-carmes-haut-brion.com |