Wine detail

Château les Carmes Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan

Pessac-Léognan

2022

Vintage

Varietal

Bordeaux Blend

Peak 2027-2047

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2047.

The ‘22 Pessac-Léognan.

Château les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2022 is a Bordeaux Blend from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2025-2055Peak window 2027-2047

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Château les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2022 vintage

Château les Carmes Haut-Brion's 2022 Pessac-Léognan is a Bordeaux Blend from France.

About Château les Carmes Haut-Brion

Château les Carmes Haut-Brion's Pessac-Léognan is a Bordeaux Blend from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Roasted rack of lamb with herb crust

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Duck breast with cherry and port reduction

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Venison saddle with morel mushroom sauce

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Château les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2022?

Château les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2022 is a Bordeaux Blend from France.

What does Château les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2022 taste like?

Château les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Château les Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2022 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2055. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2047. 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 Pessac-Léognan 2022?

Pair this wine with Roasted rack of lamb with herb crust; Duck breast with cherry and port reduction; or Venison saddle with morel mushroom sauce.