The 2015 de Carles has a slightly leaner, but still detailed, attractive bouquet with expressive brambly red fruit and sous-bois aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, fine delineation here, a gentle grip in the mouth leading to a caressing finish that slips down the throat. This is possibly an earlier drinking Fronsac than others, but still well crafted in my mind.