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Wine for sale: Château de Carles

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Château de Carles

You might have already noticed that we have fallen head over heels for this little gem of the Fronsac appellation… This estate, which is often awarded excellent scores by none other than Robert Parker, produces well-rounded, sumptuous and elegant wines which are as delicious young as they are after having gained in depth with some years of aging.

Charlemagne built a fortress in the Fronsac region, overlooking the confluence of the Dordogne and the Isle, to survey the river traffic and the road leading to Bordeaux. Culminating at an altitude of 75 metres, it offers a magnificent view of Fronsac's rugged landscape. The wine production area is now slightly removed from the main thoroughfares, but has some beautiful churches and châteaux. Spread over six communes, which all have the right to the Fronsac appellation, the landscape is characterized its hilly terroir. Within the Fronsac AOC, two communes are entitled to the Canon-Fronsac appellation: Fronsac and Saint-Michel-de-Fronsac. The grape varieties planted in AOC Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac underwent a dramatic change in the 20th century. In 1900 the vines were mostly Malbec. Very sensitive to frost, this variety has now been largely replaced by Merlot. Château de Carles was built in the 15th century by the Carles family, which flourished between the 15th and 17th centuries. In the 17th century the château became popular with great thinkers and literary figures, and was frequented by writers such as Boétie, who was married to Marguerite de Carles, and Montaigne. In the 18th century, the property was acquired by Guillaume de Castaing who passed it on to his son, Antoine. His daughter Constance and her husband Stépahne Droulers have managed the château since 1983. The property is located in Saillans, on Fronsac's third hill, looking down over the vines, the Isle Valley and Libourne.

2021
25
10.80 10% off for every 6 purchased
2021
12
12.60 10% off for every 6 purchased
2020
14
Château de Carles

Château de Carles

2018
89
23.31 10% off for every 3 purchased
2018
25.90
2017
89
2017
21
Haut Carles

Haut Carles

2021
260
Haut Carles

Haut Carles

2021
120
Haut Carles (OWC if 6 mg)

Haut Carles (OWC if 6 mg)

2021
45
2021
21
19.80 10% off for every 3 purchased
Haut Carles

Haut Carles

2020
22
19.80 10% off for every 3 purchased
Haut Carles

Haut Carles

2019
22
Haut Carles

Haut Carles

2018
140
40.50 10% off for every 6 purchased
2018
45
19.80 10% off for every 6 purchased
Haut Carles

Haut Carles

2018
22
Haut Carles

Haut Carles

2017
120
2017
39
2005
25 (starting price)

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY...

BETTANE & DESSEAUVE

“This 20-hectare vineyard which overlooks the Isle valley was entirely renovated, helping it to bring out its best. Haut-Carles is the domain’s top cuvée, with a resolutely modern, complete style and great aging potential.”

LA REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE

“Banker Stéphane Droulers created the cuvée Haut-Carles in 1994 in order to express the best of the terroir of château de Carles. This very personal, elegant expression of terroir ages with absolute harmony.”