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Château Haut Carles

Name: Château HAUT CARLES 2016
Brand: Vitis Epicuria
Price: 33.06 EUR
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Rating: 4.8 (113 reviews)

This magnificent and historic property has regained an impressive luster under the impetus of its current owners, Constance and Stéphane Droulers. Haut-Carles is undeniably a wine for laying down, with very silky tannins, largely at the level of a Saint-Emilion classified growth.

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Château HAUT CARLES 2016

Appellation : FRONSAC

Millésime : 2016

Color : Red

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Château HAUT CARLES 2019

Appellation : FRONSAC

Millésime : 2019

Color : Red

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Château Haut Carles, located in Saillans in the Fronsac appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, stands as one of the flagship estates of its terroir. Owned by the Droulers family since 1983, this 20-hectare estate produces two exceptional Merlot-dominated wines: Château de Carles and Haut-Carles, the prestige cuvée launched in 1994 that regularly garners accolades from leading wine guides.

L'histoire du domaine

The history of Château de Carles reaches deep into the Middle Ages: construction began during the Hundred Years' War, and the château took its current fortified form in the early 15th century. Built by the powerful de Carles family, whose members numbered among the prominent figures of Bordeaux's parliamentary nobility between the 15th and 17th centuries, the estate is listed on the supplementary register of French historical monuments. In the 17th century, the residence became a distinguished centre of literary thought, welcoming illustrious figures such as Montaigne and La Boétie, the latter married to Marguerite de Carles. In 1900, the Chastenet de Castaing family acquired the property, initiating a winemaking story that has continued for over 120 years. In 1983, Constance Chastenet de Castaing and her husband Stéphane Droulers took the helm of the estate with a clear ambition: to restore Fronsac and Carles to the glory they enjoyed in the 19th century, when they rivalled the greatest crus of Saint-Émilion. In 1994, they created the Haut-Carles cuvée, the estate's flagship wine designed to compete with the most prestigious wines of the Libournais. Since 2021, the fifth generation has joined the family venture with Éléonore and Oriane, the couple's two daughters.

Le terroir

Château de Carles stands majestically on the third hill of Fronsac, just outside the village of Saillans, commanding the Isle valley with spectacular views extending to the abbey church of Saint-Émilion. The vineyard covers 20 hectares in a single block surrounding the château, planted with 90% Merlot, complemented by 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. The vines, averaging 35 years of age, flourish on south and east-facing slopes, benefiting from an exceptional terroir of clay and limestone resting on the molasse of the Fronsadais. This distinctive geology protects the vines from excessive heat while encouraging deep rooting. The estate has embraced demanding viticulture, with remarkable planting densities reaching 10,000 vines per hectare in certain parcels, and vineyard management following organic farming principles. In 2003, a complete renovation of the technical facilities introduced a modern vat room operating entirely by gravity, thus preserving the integrity of the manually harvested grapes. Natural grass cover between rows encourages the development of deep root systems and contributes to the natural balance of the vineyard.

Les vins

The estate produces two wines in the Fronsac appellation, each embodying a distinct expression of the terroir. Château de Carles, the estate's historic cuvée, offers an accessible and elegant Fronsac aged for 12 months in barrels. With a supple, fruity profile, it reveals delicately silky tannins and lends itself to early drinking as well as ageing for 15 to 20 years. At the pinnacle of the range, Haut-Carles represents the estate's finest achievement: launched in 1994 to compete with Bordeaux's greatest wines, it comes from a rigorous parcel selection across approximately 17 hectares of the finest vines. Composed of 96-100% Merlot depending on the vintage, sometimes with a touch of Cabernet Franc, this wine undergoes meticulous vinification, partly carried out in 500-litre barrels, followed by 18 to 24 months' ageing in French oak barrels, 50 to 70% of which are new. The Haut-Carles style captivates with its balance between density and finesse, richness and elegance: a deep, distinguished wine with silky tannins and chalky minerality, capable of ageing harmoniously for 10 to 30 years depending on the vintage. Crowned with nine coups de cœur from Guide Hachette and regularly praised by international critics, it stands as one of the appellation's most reliable choices.

Le vigneron

Since 1983, Constance and Stéphane Droulers have embodied the soul of Château de Carles. A direct descendant of the Chastenet de Castaing family who acquired the estate in 1900, Constance brings the legitimacy of deep historical roots. Alongside her, Stéphane — also a managing partner at the international investment bank Lazard Frères — has combined strategic vision with quality-driven rigour to elevate the estate's wines to the summit of the appellation. It was he who, in 1994, created the Haut-Carles cuvée with a clear ambition: to demonstrate that Fronsac can rival the most illustrious crus of the Libournais. Together, they have completely restructured the vineyard, invested in a modern cellar in 2003, and worked tirelessly to restore the estate's former glory. Named Vignerons of the Year for the Bordelais by Guide Hachette 2022, they have made Carles an essential reference. Since 2021, a new chapter has begun with the arrival of their two daughters, Éléonore and Oriane, representing the fifth generation. Oriane, formerly Legal Director at Kenzo, chose to leave her career to dedicate herself fully to embodying and managing the estate, bringing fresh perspective and renewed energy to this exceptional property. The transition is taking place smoothly, honouring the heritage while preparing for the future.

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