Château Haut Carles
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Fronsac's benchmark estate — 100% organic, gravity-flow winemaking, 18 months in 70% new French oak since 1994.
Château Haut Carles is the flagship wine of Château de Carles, an estate with roots dating to the 14th century in the Fronsac appellation of Bordeaux. Owned by the de Castaing family since 1900 and now in its 4th generation, the Haut Carles wine debuted with the 1994 vintage. The 20-hectare vineyard of clay and clay-limestone soils is planted to 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec, with vines averaging 35 years of age and a high planting density of 10,000 vines per hectare. Managed with 100% organic farming and gravity-flow cellars built in 2003, the wine is aged 18 months on its lees in 70% new French oak barrels, producing wines with velvety tannins, concentrated dark fruit, and exceptional aging potential.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for Right Bank Bordeaux enthusiasts and collectors seeking age-worthy, complex Merlot-dominant wines at accessible price points compared to neighboring Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. Ideal for those who value organic viticulture and classical Bordeaux structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties are used in Château Haut Carles?
- Château Haut Carles is made from 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec grown on clay and clay-limestone soils in Fronsac, Bordeaux.
- When did Château Haut Carles first release its wine?
- Château Haut Carles debuted with the 1994 vintage, created as the estate's flagship to rival the prestigious growths of neighboring Pomerol and Saint-Émilion.
- Is Château Haut Carles certified organic?
- Yes, the entire 20-hectare vineyard at Château Haut Carles is managed using 100% organic farming techniques, with no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
- How long is Château Haut Carles aged and in what type of oak?
- Château Haut Carles is aged for 18 months on its lees in 70% new French oak barrels, contributing to its rich texture, complexity, and long aging potential.
- What foods pair best with Château Haut Carles?
- Château Haut Carles pairs excellently with beef, lamb, duck, and game meats. For Japanese cuisine, it excels alongside wagyu beef shabu-shabu, duck teriyaki, braised pork belly (kakuni), and earthy dishes such as matsutake gohan or grilled shiitake mushrooms.