2005 Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan 1x750ml

Robert Parker 93

This 2005 offers a fabulous bouquet of forest floor and flowers, a dark plum/ruby/purple color, and medium body. Super-intense but light on its feet, this beauty seems to be close to full maturity. Complex and cerebral, this stunner is just now drinking beautifully and should continue to do so for another 15 or more years. [Robert M. Parker, Jr., 19/06/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030

Vinous 91

Medium red. Ripe aromas of smoky plum, redcurrant, mocha, tobacco and nutty oak. Rich, pliant and fruity, with ripe acids framing the raspberry and subtle game flavors and contributing to the impression of inner-mouth perfume. Offers good volume and a restrained sweetness. Finishes with dusty, serious tannins and very good length. [Stephen Tanzer, 05/01/2008]