White Chateau Carbonnieux 2019

A Pessac-Leognan white wine by Chateau Carbonnieux

The estate

Founded in the 13th century, Chateau Carbonnieux is located in the Pessac-Leognan appellation and is one of the oldest wine estates in Bordeaux. In 1956, Marc Perrin acquired the château, which became a Classified Growth in 1959 for its Red and White wines.

The vineyard

Divided into 119 separate plots, the chateau's vineyard covers 92 hectares within the Pessac-Leognan appellation. The 42 hectares of vines devoted to white grape varieties are planted in deep gravel or clay-limestone soils. The vineyard is certified High Environmental Value 3 and practices a sustainable viticulture.

The winemaking

Manual harvest. Double sorting. Cooling of the bunches if necessary. Slow pressing under internal gas. Fermentation in barrels for 10 days.

The aging

10 months in oak barrels, 25% new oak.

The blend

Sauvignon (65%), sémillon (35%)