Chateau Carbonnieux • Pessac-Leognan, France
Château Carbonnieux is the historic grand vin of this Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé estate, produced in both red and w…Château Carbonnieux is the historic grand vin of this Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé estate, produced in both red and white and celebrated for expressing the gravelly Graves terroir with clarity and finesse. The red is a classic, Cabernet…Learn More »
$50
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
93
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Sleek dark-berry fruit drives the 2020 Chateau Carbonnieux, layered with cassis, blackcurrant and a touch of plum over graphite, cedar and warm earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied and firmly structured, with mineral-edged, chewy tannins and bright, juicy acidity that keep the generous fruit both focused and fresh. This is a clearly Cabernet-led, classic Pessac-Léognan with impressive depth and the promise of further complexity in bottle.
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary; Roast duck with cherries; Dry-aged ribeye with peppercorn sauce
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Château Carbonnieux is the historic grand vin of this Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé estate, produced in both red and white and celebrated for expressing the gravelly Graves terroir with clarity and finesse. The red is a classic, Cabernet Sauvignon–led Bordeaux blend (with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) known for its supple tannins, dark fruit and subtle smoky-mineral notes, while the white, based on Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, is prized for its vibrant citrus, stone-fruit character and marked freshness. Together they represent one…