In Bond Fine Wine. 2010 Château Carre, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Grand Cru • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (RP). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Molesworth (JM) — 91–94/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2011
Quite ripe, with an almost sweet feel to the blueberry, blackberry and boysenberry notes. This has a very creamy and flattering mouthfeel, but there's freshness as well, buried on the finish and adding length.
Neal Martin (NM) — 89–91/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 26/04/2011 · Drink 2013+
A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the Le Carre has fine purity and terroir expression on the nose: blackberry, briary, a touch of undergrowth. Good definition. The palate is medium-bodied, a little chewier than Les Asteries with a ripe, rounded blackberry and mineral finish. Very fine. Drink 2013- Tasted March 2011.
Decanter (DEC) — 17–18/20 · Decanter.com, 13/04/2011 · Drink 2018-2030
The clay-limestone terroir really shows. Dense, dark and minerally on the nose. Firmly framed with tight, chalky tannins. Good length and balance.