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Score 88-90/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2016 de Carles is absolutely beautiful. Plump, racy and seductive, it possesses lovely radiance, striking balance and no hard edges. The flavors are remarkably pure and precise in this attractive, midweight Fronsac. Bright acids give the 2016 an added kick of freshness and brightness throughout. This is one of many wines that show how compelling 2016 is as a vintage, even in humbler appellations. Tasted two times. Apr 2017, www.vinous.com

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89
89/100

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89
88-90/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

90
89-91/100

Neal Martin

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89 - 91 points
Neal Martin
Score 89-91/100 · Neal Martin

The 2016 Chateau de Carles has a clean and precise bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit mixed with violets and iris, the oak very well integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannin, blackberry and raspberry tinged with tobacco and a slightly short, but nicely detailed finish. Good potential. Apr 2017, www.robertparker.com

87 points
Decanter
Score 87/100 · Drink 2021-2035, Decanter

It was another good year in Fronsac, benefitting from fresh acidities and less rustic tannins than can be found in certain vintages. This is the main wine of Haut-Carles, worth looking out for. It has a bright, easy drinking charm. 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Apr 2017, www.decanter.com, Drink: 2021-2035

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de Carles
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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