Chateau Carbonnieux 2016
An exceptionally well-structured red wine from Pessac-Leognan
Chateau Carbonnieux is a Grand Cru from the Pessac-Leognan appellation. This red wine is produced on a 52 hectare vineyard, where reasoned agriculture is practiced. The aging is done in Bordeaux barrels (30% are new), for 15-18 months depending on the vintage. 2016 is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.
Chateau Carbonnieux 2016 has an intense purple-red color due to the concentration of the grapes. It reveals a beautiful texture in the mouth and frank aromatic expressions. This racy and full-bodied wine that is not aggressive but beautifully round and elegant.
Parker : 91 / 100
Wine Spectator : 92 / 100
Wine Spectator : 92 / 100
Wine Advocate-Parker :
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.
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.
BordeauxPessac-Leognan
- Vineyard
- Graves
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Dessert wine
- No
- Environment
- Sustainable
- J. Robinson
- 16.5+
- J. Suckling
- 94-95
- Vinous - A. Galloni
- 92
- Wine Spectator
- 92
- Country
- France
- Wine certification
- AOC
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot/Carmenère
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Pessac-Leognan
- Color
- Red
- Producer
- Chateau Carbonnieux
- Classification
- Cru classe
- Parker
- 91
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
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