An elegant finesse-styled 2006 Les Carmes should put on weight given the fact that it includes a significant amount of Cabernet Franc in the blend. It offers fresh cherry red and black currant aromas interwoven with notions of mint dusty loamy soil and burning embers. Medium-bodied fresh and pure with moderate tannin as well as excellent depth it may merit an outstanding rating if it puts on weight in the barrel and bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2022.