20% off 24 bottles with the code MEMORIAL20. Mix and match possible! Discover the selection *Valid on In-Stock 750ML items and on select items only. Excluding wine futures, pre-arrivals, rare wines, no discount applicable wines and on sale items.
Offer cannot be combined with other promo codes and our loyalty program offers. Valid until 05/27/2024 incl.
Chateau Carbonnieux 2016
- Pre-arrivals wines delivery2 to 4 months
- Secure PaymentVisa, American Express, Mastercard...
- Guaranteed provenanceAuthenticity & Traceability of origin
Marks and reviews
Description
A dense and precise Pessac-Leognan red wine
The estate
Chateau Carbonnieux was founded in the 13th century by the Benedictine monks of the Abbey of Sainte-Croix. Chateau Carbonnieux is located in the Pessac-Leognan appellation and is one of the oldest chateaux in Bordeaux. In 1956, Marc Perrin acquired the chateau, which became a Classified Growth in 1959, for both its red and white wines.
The vineyard
A benchmark among Pessac-Leognan wines, Chateau Carbonnieux watches over a 52-hectare terroir planted with red grape varieties. The vineyards are divided into 119 separate plots and spread over a tapestry of soils ranging from clay-limestone to Günzian gravel.
Vinification and aging
The wine is aged in Bordeaux barrels (30% of which are new wood) for 15 to 18 months depending on the vintage.
The blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (50%)
Merlot (45%)
Cabernet Franc (4%)
Petit Verdot (1%).
Chateau Carbonnieux 2016 red wine: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Color
Intense, this wine reveals subtle red and purplish hues.
Nose
Concentrated, the nose seduces with its frank aromatic expression.
Palate
The palate harmoniously blends a smooth texture with a beautiful roundness and a rare elegance.