Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2020 Lail Vineyards finesse and a bright

finesse and a bright

Full-bodied with a light phenolic tension

gentian root

primarily Sangiovese

giving an almost oriental character to the long aftertaste

Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2020 Lail Vineyards finesse and a brightThe best seem to be confident without showing off or shouting too loudly and this Carme's does just that. Focused and precise, this is complex and characterful, rich yet vibrant with a texture and taste that makes an impact straight away. Fresh black fruits, floral notes and sensational minerality do the talking it has weight, density and structure broad and bold yet svelte, it has direction and persistence, building quickly then settling and