TN: 2016 Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion, Pessac-Leognan

[Robert.A.Jr]

Looking foreword to seeing a note on that 98! I really liked 99 and 00, but have not tried 98.

[David_Glasser]

Given I have a limited number of dollars, delicious alone will never cut it. There are plenty of other wines which show terroir and taste good at the same price, Haut Bailly for one. I have not tasted the 2016, but have tasted both the 2014 and 2015. They fit your description, a certain richness but anonymity at the same time. Not surprising with the 2015, but a 2014 should show its origins, and didn’t. I wrote off the chateau from those two tastings.

Mark, is the bolded portion referring to Carmes Haut Brion or Haut Bailly?

[Mark_Golodetz]

LCHB.
Haut Bailly really nailed it in 2014.

[Mike_Grammer]

I like Haut Bailly in general as, for me, a fine traditional-style house.

[David_Glasser]

Thanks Mark.
I agree Mike. Haut Bailly has become my go-to in Pessac-Léognan.

[Howard_Cooper]

I’m more concerned about the state of Roberto’s cellar. What the hell is he doing drinking 2016 Bordeaux? Even in the tropics we know that the stuff needs to be aged. In our wine circle it is frowned upon if a Bordeaux from this century is opened.

You don’t drink 2001s and 2004s???