Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
Inside the city of Bordeaux itself, in Pessac‑Léognan, an unlikely enclave survives: Château Les Carmes Haut‑Brion, an urban vineyard with a monastic past. Documented from the 16th century, it was held from 1584 until the Revolution by Carmelite friars; since 2010 the estate has been re‑imagined with a sharper, more precise intent.
The compact, walled vineyard sits on a patchwork of gravel, sand and clay, and places Cabernet Franc unusually high in the blend, supported by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Parcel picking, partial whole‑cluster work and a broad palette of élevage—wood and other vessels—seek texture, definition and balance.
Here, philosophy is a dialogue between heritage and innovation: respect for origin, and confidence in modern craft. The result is a Pessac‑Léognan signature that feels architectural and long‑lined—quietly distinctive without resorting to noise.Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
Inside the city of Bordeaux itself, in Pessac‑Léognan, an unlikely enclave survives: Château Les Carmes Haut‑Brion, an urban vineyard with a monastic past. Documented from the 16th century, it was held from 1584 until the Revolution by Carmelite friars; since 2010 the estate has been re‑imagined with a sharper, more precise intent.
The compact, walled vineyard sits on a patchwork of gravel, sand and clay, and places Cabernet Franc unusually high in the blend, supported by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Parcel picking, partial whole‑cluster work and a broad palette of élevage—wood and other vessels—seek texture, definition and balance.
Here, philosophy is a dialogue between heritage and innovation: respect for origin, and confidence in modern craft. The result is a Pessac‑Léognan signature that feels architectural and long‑lined—quietly distinctive without resorting to noise.
