Château les Carmes Haut-Brion — located in Pessac-Léognan — shares its origin with the prestigious First Growth, Château Haut-Brion. In 1584, Jean de Pontac, the Lord of Haut-Brion, donated vineyards and a water mill to the Carmelite order. The Carmelites take their name from Mount Carmel, which appropriately translates to "God's Vineyard." In turn, the estate was given the name Les Carmes Haut-Brion.

Patrice Pichet purchased the estate in 2010, investing in vineyard modifications and improvements, as well as contracting world-renowned architect Philippe Starck to design the property's new winery in 2016. The winery is not only a work of art, but a technological marvel of innovation. The estate is comprised of ten hectares planted to Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and a small amount of Petit Verdot in soils of clay, gravel and sand. Currently, Guillaume Pouthier is the Managing Director and winemaker at Carmes Haut-Brion and an absolute magician in the vineyard and cellar. Guillaume meticulously oversees every aspect of the winemaking process — from vine to bottle — crafting transcendental wines. It's no wonder Le Figaro — one of France's largest national newspapers — just named Guillaume the best winemaker... in all of France!

Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion — a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot — pours a deep, vibrant ruby red in the glass. Le C is intoxicating on the nose, offering enticing aromas of black currants, blueberries and plum, intermingled with notes of spice, licorice and purple flowers. The medium-bodied palate is bright, yet supple, combining succulent dark berry fruit with silky tannins and an ultra-fine chalky minerality. This wine is expressive in its depth and finesse, continuously displaying wonderful integration throughout towards its seemingly endless, ethereal finish. Pair with dry-aged ribeye with Swiss chard and puréed potatoes or exotic-spiced, barbecued beef ribs.