Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan 2009 MARQUE sandalwood

sandalwood

5-hectare parcel named for the partridges that once filled it

structured side of Grand Cru Burgundy

White cherry

showcasing bright citrus and a creamy mouthfeel

Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan 2009 MARQUE sandalwoodFrom the profound 2009 vintage, this 10. 3 hectare Graves estate has emerged as one of Pessac Lognan's most compelling voices, blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot with distinctive character. Medium ruby with dark pigmentation, it reveals ripe dark berry aromas with refined restraint, followed by a palate of leafy complexity layered over concentrated licorice tinged dark fruit. Damson and dark plum flavors persist on a long,