Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion : Hommage au siecle 2017

The meeting of two expressions from an illustrious Pessac-Léognan estate

The estate

Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, a major estate in Pessac-Léognan, is located on the Left Bank of Bordeaux. Founded in the 16th century, this vineyard today delivers an expression of its terroir that is the work of a visionary owner and craftsmen with a jeweler’s touch. Acquired in 2010 by the Pichet real estate group, Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion is now one of the most distinguished wines of the Pessac-Léognan appellation.

The vineyard

Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a Pessac-Léognan wine from a 30.75-hectare vineyard, of which 7.60 hectares are dedicated to the Grand Vin. The vines, nearly 40 years old, are planted on Mindel-era gravel over a clay-limestone base.

The gift set

"Hommage au siècle par Carmes Haut-Brion" celebrates the century 1917–2017 as well as all the men and women who have marked the estate’s history.

This unique gift set brings together two expressions of the estate’s spirit, namely a Marie-Jeanne of Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion in a 100% Cabernet Franc edition, along with a fragrance called “L’eau des Carmes.”

This limited edition revives an emblematic Bordeaux bottle whose format had been forgotten since the 1950s: the Marie-Jeanne. With a 2.25 L capacity, the low, flared shape of the Marie-Jeanne had been abandoned in favor of more elongated bottles to facilitate transport. With its unique silhouette and flared curves, the Marie-Jeanne nevertheless allows for better preservation by improving the wine’s aging potential.

A true collector’s item, the idea of creating a unique and singular bottle was born from the talent of Guillaume Pouthier, Director of Les Carmes Haut-Brion. He sought to honor the château’s heritage and history while reflecting the wave of modernity the estate has experienced, becoming one of the finest references of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. An extraordinary, fully custom-made bottle presented in a clear glass case designed to optimize the bottle’s preservation.

Paired with this Marie-Jeanne is a complementary expression of the spirit of Les Carmes Haut-Brion in the form of a fragrance that pays sincere and fitting tribute to “Bijou,” a grand lady born in 1917 who lived many years at the estate. This perfume unveils subtle notes of iris, violet, musks, and refreshing woody nuances, as well as slightly powdery facets evoking the perfumes of the era.