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.
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Carbonnieux reveals warm black and red plums, blackcurrants and cigar box scents with a waft of crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, fine-grained and with great freshness, it delivers a minerally finish.