2022 Château De Carles Fronsac Bordeaux

Château de Carles dominates the Isle Valley in the heart of Fronsac. A property with centuries of history, it dates back to the14th century, later becoming a Renaissance landmark where great thinkers likeMontaigne and La Boétie gathered.

Owned by the Chastenet de Castaing family for over 120 years, the estate continues itslegacy of craftsmanship, now guided by thefourth generation.

Since1994, Château Haut-Carles has been meticulously crafted from a17-hectare vineyard, planted onclay and clay-limestone soils with vines averaging35 years old.

With expertise fromJean-Luc Thunevin, Dr. Alain Reynaud, and Jean-Philippe Fort at Michel Rolland’s consultancy, this estate produces one ofFronsac’s finest wines.

2022 was an extraordinary vintage for Bordeaux, it was blessed with a 95-98 pt review by Wine Spectator who said: "A beautiful vintage. Merlot berries were small and concentrated; Cabernet Franc also relished the conditions. Wines are very aromatic and sleek, with Pomerol and St.-Emilion excelling"

Aging: 16 to 18 months in French oak (50% new)

Aging:

100% Merlot. Expect asilky, aromatic expression of Fronsac, with layers ofblack cherries, cassis, and violets, interwoven withdark chocolate, espresso, and a touch of toasted oak. The palate islush and creamy, yet structured with fine minerality, balanced tannins, and along, polished finish.

Black cherries covered in chocolate, smoke, spice, licorice and flowers form the perfume. The wine isrich, lush and creamy with espresso, dark chocolate, plums and blackberries in the mid-palate and in the vibrant, polished finish. Drink from2025-2034."~93-94Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Deep dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Fine spicy herbal touch, sweet red cherries, some cloves, subtle smoky nuances. Medium body,red berry nuances, discreet tannins, freshly structured, lemony-salty finish, already well developed.~93 Falstaff

A juicy and fine-grained Fronsac with a touch of hazelnuts, hibiscus and grapefruit to the background of spiced red berries. Pretty succulent on the palate, this has medium body and fresh red fruit in the middle. Tight but fruit-expressive in the finish. Drink from 2026. ~92 James Suckling

The nose is spicy and concentrated. It expresses notes of wild blackcurrant, blackberry and - more lightly - violet, combined with fine touches of balsamic, crushed berries, pepper and a discreet hint of fresh grove/varietal.Fruity on the palate, with minerality, smoothness, precision, minerality and fine creaminess. It expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, violet and - more lightly - pulpy/juicy blackcurrant, combined with touches of cherry, cherry blossom, tonka bean, noble varietal and asubtle hint of nutmeg and toastiness.~92 VertdeVin

Lots of red and black fruits, spice, and tobacco notes define the 2022 Haut Carles, a medium-bodied Fronsac with a nicely concentrated mouthfeel, quality tannins, and solid length on the finish.~91 Jeb Dunnuck

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