Chateau Caronne St Gemme, 2017 Red Wine
Haut Medoc, Cru Borgeois, Bordeaux
*** 89 Points- Wine Enthusiast ***
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 13%
Price:
$32.19 USD
Description
The 2017 Caronne is a very impressive rustic-style, classic claret. It boasts a moderate, peppery nose. Very tannic with spicy black fruits. Impressive on the palate and well-balanced with raspberry notes and a touch of black pepper and burnt toast. Good density with a simple, corpulent finish. An easy drinking high quality wine.
C Château Caronne Ste Gemme is a notable wine estate in the Haut-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux, France. Covering about 45 hectares, the vineyard thrives on gravelly soils that are ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. This family-owned estate, with a history dating back to the 17th century, is recognized for producing high-quality red wines that embody the classic characteristics of Bordeaux. The winemaking at Château Caronne Ste Gemme combines traditional practices with modern techniques to achieve wines with rich fruit flavors, structured tannins, and excellent aging potential. These wines are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and reflection of the esteemed Haut-Médoc terroir.
Critics Scores
Julia Harding, jancisrobinsoin.com 15.5/20 points "Deep cherry red. Sweet and spicy on the nose. Silky and fresh on the palate. Straightforward, very drinkable and should be approachable early on." (JH)
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com 88-89 points
Condition
Excellent
Reviews
***15.5 Points- JancisRobinson.com***
Deep cherry red. Sweet and spicy on the nose. Silky and fresh on the palate. Straightforward, very drinkable and should be approachable early on. (JH)
*** 89 Points- Wine Enthusiast ***
88–90. Barrel Sample. Always a reliable property, this estate has produced a wine that is already open and rounded. Its juicy acidity and fine black fruits are on their way, integrating with the wood and developing well. It should be ready to drink from 2022.