Château HAUT-CARLES 2006

Description

Rober Parker 91 points www.robertparker.com
One of Fronsac’s reference point properties, the 2006 Haut-Carles is among the top two or three wines of the appellation. Made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, it reveals a black/ruby color as well as an extraordinary perfume of blueberries, blackberries, and powdered rocks. Displaying exceptional focus, minerality, and concentration, it tastes more like a 2005 than one would expect. With superb purity, texture, and length, it should evolve for 20-25 years. A great value. (2009-2034)

Jean-Marc Quarin 89 points www.quarin.com
Note identique à celle attribuée en primeur. Très belle couleur sombre et pourpre, nez fruité, truffé, sentant le café. Il est original et complexe. L’entrée en bouche est raffinée et le vin se développe caressant, toujours extrêmement fruité. A partir du milieu, le bois paraît un peu trop présent. C’est bien dommage! Il tannise la finale et lui donne un côté austère. Ça pourrait être autrement. En l’état il faudra attende 2013 et avant 2030.

Stephen Tanzer 88 points www.vinous.com
Deep, bright ruby. Very ripe aromas of blackberry, blueberry, espresso and roasted nuts. Densely packed and pliant, with an exotic oak character and a hint of violet complementing the crushed dark berry and bitter chocolate flavors. A modern-style wine with chewy, broad tannins and very good subtle length. Consistently one of Fronsac’s best examples.