2015 Le Carre Saint Emilion Grand Cru

97 Point Stellar Vintage  ~Vinous Media "Immaculate Tannins and Mouthfeel" ~95 JS BHW has the Lowest Price Anywhere! Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Red Wine  Le Carre, a gem of a wine from the heart of Saint Emilion, is a rarity from a tiny 3.7 acre vineyard parcel. Nestled close to the iconic estates of Chateau Clos Fourtet, Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot, and Chateau Canon, it shares one of the most desirable terroirs in the region—the famed St. Emilion plateau. This exclusive vineyard, now owned by Jonathan Maltus, was once part of the legendary Chateau Canon. The vines themselves have history, previously part of the now-defunct Chateau Cure Bon estate. Le Carre’s first vintage under Maltus was the 2005 release, a year many wine enthusiasts still rave about for the almost perfect conditions in Saint Emilion. The Le Carre vineyard sits on a bed of clay and limestone, a perfect combination for crafting a blend that’s 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The magic begins in