Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2020 Southern Rhone The NV Extra Brut Blanc

The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is bright

with chewy tannins and plentiful acidity and a long finish

Powerful palate

and in the current context

Very good structure and long persistence

Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France 2020 Southern Rhone The NV Extra Brut BlancThe best seem to be confident without showing off or shouting too loudly and this Carme's does just that. Focused and precise, this is complex and characterful, rich yet vibrant with a texture and taste that makes an impact straight away. Fresh black fruits, floral notes and sensational minerality do the talking it has weight, density and structure broad and bold yet svelte, it has direction and persistence, building quickly then settling and