Château Carbonnieux Blanc

White wine | Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Léognan AC

Château Carbonnieux is one of the oldest vineyards in the Bordeaux region. Located in the Graves appellation in Pessac-Léognan, this Sauvignon blanc/Sémillon offers an intense and expressive bouquet of exotic fruits such as lime or mango.

Product variants

CHF 35.50 (75cl)

CHF 4.73/10cl

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France Bordeaux
Sauvignon blanc
Sémillon
3 - 15 years
13.50% vol.

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Château Carbonnieux Blanc

CHF 35.50 (75cl)

Colour

Beautiful pale yellow.

Nose

A complex and intense bouquet with aromas of peach and pineapple, followed by scents of lime blossom.

Palate

A refreshing tension on the palate, salty, mouth-watering and thirst-quenching, with a lovely lingering finish. A Carbonnieux inspired by the diversity of its terroir, very true to itself!

Wine-growing terroir

The Carbonnieux vineyard has been established since the 13th century on a beautiful ridge of gravel, clay-limestone and naturally drained. Within the Pessac-Léognan appellation, this prestigious terroir is remarkable for its morphology and the diversity of its soils.

Winemaking

Manual harvest, slow pressing, fermentation in barrels, aging for 10 months in oak barrels including 25% new wood.

Bottle closure

Cork

Packaging

Wooden box

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Yves Beck 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Sémillon Subtil, le bouquet de Carbonnieux révèle des nuances de citronnelle, de cinq épices et de yuzu. Bonne densité en bouche où le vin affiche un caractère salin et friand. Un vin gourmand et élégant qui se distingue par sa finale expressive et persistante.

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Decanter A shot of bright lemon and lime with orange and grapefruit elements - citrus acidity, vibrancy and bitterness all combine to give quite a nuanced and exciting mouthful that carries the flavour to a long finish. Feels a bit tense and strict, not so fleshy and open, but well worked with intensity and detail. I like the style and the frame and this sustains interest with mouthwatering acidity and just enough fruitiness to balance it. Cool and crisp. HVE3 certified. Tasted twice. 2023-2030. Georgina Hindle.

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon, the 2022 Carbonnieux Blanc evokes notes of boxwood, white flowers, spices, confit citrus and pear mingled with dominant Sauvignon Blanc-inflected notes. Medium to full-bodied, incisive and layered, it’s deeper than the 2021, with a round, enrobing palate, bright acids and a long, penetrating and mouthwatering finish complemented by a delicate gastronomic bitterness due to the dryness of the year. This is a great effort. 2026-2037. Yohan Castaing.

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James Suckling Typical Carbonnieux fruit and freshness, with sour cream, sliced green apples, guavas, gooseberries and a touch of passion fruit exuberance. Bright and expressive, with a medium body and crisp acidity. Upbeat, long and fresh, with good acidity that delivers a nice crunch to the fruit. Drink or hold. Zekun Shuai.

Château Carbonnieux

Château Carbonnieux is one of the oldest and largest properties in the Bordeaux vineyards. Carbonnieux has belonged to the Perrin family for four generations. In 1956, Marc Perrin acquired and restored the castle. Today it is his grandchildren, Eric, Christine and Philibert, and great-grandchildren who manage the family property of 100 ha of vines, half planted with white grape varieties and half with red grape varieties.

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