Chateau Carbonnieux • Pessac-Leognan, France
Château Carbonnieux Blanc is a historic Grand Cru Classé de Graves dry white from Pessac-Léognan, crafted mainly from Sa…Château Carbonnieux Blanc is a historic Grand Cru Classé de Graves dry white from Pessac-Léognan, crafted mainly from Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon to bring roundness and depth. Grown on gravelly, clay-limestone soils, it typically shows a…Learn More »
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/750ml
2020 Retail Average
93
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Electric citrus, juicy stone fruit and a gentle wash of sea air rush from the glass of Château Carbonnieux Blanc 2020, then deepen into layers of spiced pear, pineapple, subtle honey and mint. The Sauvignon-led freshness is confidently cushioned by Sémillon’s smoothness, giving a sleek, concentrated palate that feels both mouthwatering and satisfying, with a long, saline, citrus-peel finish that promises further complexity in the years ahead.
Fresh oysters with mignonette; Lemon and herb roast chicken; Grilled sea bass with fennel and citrus salad
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Château Carbonnieux Blanc is a historic Grand Cru Classé de Graves dry white from Pessac-Léognan, crafted mainly from Sauvignon Blanc with Sémillon to bring roundness and depth. Grown on gravelly, clay-limestone soils, it typically shows a vivid freshness and pure citrus and white‑flower aromas in youth, gaining richer notes of stone fruit, toast, and dried or candied fruits with a few years of bottle age. The style is limpid, mineral, and finely oaked, making it a benchmark, food‑friendly Bordeaux blanc that marries tension with creamy mid-pal…