Château CARBONNIEUX
Grand cru classé
- 2022
- Pessac-Léognan red
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.
- 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
From the same producer
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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.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
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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 is rated 92/100 by La Revue du Vin de France "Very successful, the 2020 settles in on the palate with an agreeable softness, full-bodied fruit enveloping a fine structure. The firm, harmonious finish demonstrates the seriousness of this wine, which will last a long time."
Rated 92/100 by le Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2036