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Château Carbonnieux 2020

Grand Cru Classé

Famille Perrin

0,75L

Bordeaux / France / Red

39,50 €

In stock

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Smooth

Tannic

Lively

Round

Fruity

Oaky

Château Carbonnieux’s red wine is distinguished by its elegant character and classic structure.

It has a deep, dark color, often with purple highlights in its youth.
On the nose, aromas of ripe black fruits—blackcurrant, blackberry—combine with notes of cedar, blond tobacco, and a hint of smoke or graphite depending on the vintage.
On the palate, it offers a beautiful, well-integrated tannic presence, with body but not heaviness, and an acidity that ensures liveliness and tension.

The finish is long and complex, with black fruits, spices, and subtle woody nuances.

This red is made for aging (10-15 years depending on the vintage), but can already delight after decanting recent vintages.

Château Carbonnieux is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in the Bordeaux region.
Founded in the 13th century by Benedictine monks from the Sainte-Croix Abbey of Bordeaux, it is located in Léognan, on the best-drained gravelly outcrop in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Since 1956, the property has belonged to the Perrin family, who have invested in the restoration of the vineyard and modernization of the cellars while respecting tradition.

The estate comprises approximately 92 hectares of vines, almost equally divided between red (≈50-55 ha) and white (≈42-45 ha).
The red grape varieties are dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
For the whites, the blend includes mostly Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and a small proportion of Sauvignon Gris.

As for the soils, Carbonnieux benefits from a mosaic of deep gravel, finer gravel, clay, and clay-limestone soils, all on a well-drained subsoil.
These diverse terroirs allow each grape variety to be planted in the most suitable soil, maximizing aromatic finesse and expressing the terroir.

Wine region

Bordeaux / France

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

Wine type

Red

Volume

0,75L

Alcohol content

14,0%

Aging potential

15 ans