Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
Les Charmes Haut Brion
Pessac-Léognan
1995
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2013.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘95 Les Charmes Haut Brion.
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion Les Charmes Haut Brion 1995 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion's 1995 Les Charmes Haut Brion should offer Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of blackcurrant, plum and cedar. Pessac-Léognan fruit is expected to feel softened and mature, with gentle tannins and acidity shaping whatever dark fruit remains. Its projected drinking horizon ended in 2013, placing it well beyond its window; storage and bottle condition matter greatly. If sound, the finish may be quiet, with dried berry, earth and a trace of savory spice.
The 1995 vintage
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion's 1995 Les Charmes Haut Brion is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan, France.
About Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion's Les Charmes Haut Brion is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan, France.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion Les Charmes Haut Brion 1995?
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion Les Charmes Haut Brion 1995 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Pessac-Léognan, France.
When should Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion Les Charmes Haut Brion 1995 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 1999-2013. Within that arc, the peak window is 2001-2006. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion Les Charmes Haut Brion 1995?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.