2020, Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion, PESSAC-LÉOGNAN, Rouge, Grand Vin de GravesBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot. Bottled after 24 months' levage, much of which took place in large foudres, the 2020 Le C des Carmes Haut Brion offers up aromas of dark berries, plums and spices complemented by hints of rose petal and liquorice. Medium to full bodied, supple and pillowy, with an ample core of fruit framed by melting tannins, it's a suave and charming blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 2% Petit

following through to a medium to full body with intense yet linear tannins and a spicy

**** 90-91 Jasper Morris

plums and licorice

The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins framing black plum and boysenberry fruit laced with white pepper

this will certainly deserve a higher score

The palate is better

Such is Figeac’s power of seduction

Gorgeous construction and balance

but they are quite dominant

quite fresh and lively towards the finish with what feels more elegant than the Clos des Thorey

98 Jeb Dunnuck

fresh and tangy