Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan 2000 NO20230705 held on its lees for

held on its lees for years rather than months and disgorged with zero dosage

more full-bodied whiskey

hand-picked

blackberries

The Peciña name usually signals old-school Rioja — wines aged for years in American oak by a man who cut his teeth at the legendary La Rioja Alta

Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan 2000 NO20230705 held on its lees forTwenty five years of careful aging has given this Pessac Lognan its full voice: medium ruby with ripe dark berry aromatics that open to leafy, licorice edged notes on the palate. The high percentage of Cabernet Franc in the blend lends a graceful lightness characteristic of this innovative estate, while fine tannins and fresh acidity allow damson and dark plum flavors to sing on the elegant finish. Perfectly matured and ready to drink now.