It is therefore one of the last enclosed urban vineyards.
From 1584 to 1789, it belonged to the Carmelite religious order, which explains the origin of its name. After the French Revolution, it was acquired by the Chantecaille family (a group of Bordeaux wine merchants) and then sold in late 2010 to the Pichet Group who made substantial investments in the estate, including renovating the vineyard and installing a new winemaking cellar designed by Philippe Starck, featuring the latest barrel ageing techniques.
Les Carmes Haut Brion is a haven of peace and tranquillity in the heart of the oldest part of the Bordeaux wine region. It has an astonishing microclimate that protects the vines from spring frosts and is conducive to early ripening.
