Château CARBONNIEUX
Dry white Grand cru classé
- 2021
- Pessac-Leognan white
Very pale, crystalline colour, aromatic notes of lemon and grapefruit, lively and delicate on the palate, Carbonnieux is by its refined style the most Medoc style of Pessac-Léognan whites.
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2022-2030
From the same producer
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More famous in the 90s for its whites, Carbonnieux has for the last ten years clearly raised the level of its red wine in power, matter and velvety texture, joining the best vintages of Leognan. With its value for money, unquestionable within Pessac-Léognan.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2036
- Potential alcohol:
- 15%
- Blend:
- 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
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More famous in the 90s for its whites, Carbonnieux has for the last ten years clearly raised the level of its red wine in power, matter and velvety texture, joining the best vintages of Leognan. With its value for money, unquestionable within Pessac-Léognan.
Rated 92/100 by La Revue du Vin de France : « Très réussi, le 2020 s'installe en bouche avec une accorte douceur, un fruit pulpeux qui enrobe une structure fine. La finale ferme et harmonieuse démontre tout le sérieux de ce vin, qui durera longtemps. »
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2036
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More famous in the 90s for its whites, Carbonnieux has for the last ten years clearly raised the level of its red wine in power, matter and velvety texture, joining the best vintages of Leognan. With its value for money, unquestionable within Pessac-Léognan.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 92/100 “Very successful, the 2020 settles on the palate with an agreeable sweetness, pulpy fruit enveloping a fine structure. The firm, harmonious finish demonstrates the seriousness of this wine, which will last a long time.”
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 92/100
Vinous (N.Martin - January 2024): 90/100 “The 2020 Carbonnieux is very composed on the nose, with blackberry, raspberry and light cedar scents and neatly integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with a lively entry. It has fine structure and a good backbone, with a fresh, black-olive-tinged finish. This is worth seeking out.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2036