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 1 to 2 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.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (April 2023): 96/100 “Nose already complex; mouth very taut, lively, finish on fresh white fruit and citrus, notes of fresh mint. The wine is very seductive today, but will gain in complexity. To be awaited.”
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.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 93/100 “The 2021 Carbonnieux is an absolute delight. If offers up an exotic mélange of dark-fleshed fruit, espresso, licorice, cloves, leather and lavender. Deep, savory and super-expressive, the 2021 has so much going on, so much to offer. Cabernet Sauvignon takes center stage, and that very much comes throught in the wine's flavor personality and overall structural feel.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- 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