Château Carbonnieux 2025

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Carbonnieux 2025

Tasting

Appearance
Deep, the ruby hue is enhanced by delicate violet reflections.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with intense notes of black fruits, reminiscent of blackberry and blueberry. With aeration, subtle floral hints of rose and hyacinth emerge, harmoniously underlined by spicy nuances of licorice.

Palate
The attack is supple, giving way to ripe tannins that structure a round and perfectly balanced palate. The mid-palate, both textured and beautifully fresh, reveals indulgent aromas of red fruits and nutmeg, confirming the sunny, precise and modern profile of this vintage.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs wonderfully with game meats, such as roasted venison served with a fruit reduction or a cherry glaze. It will also enhance beef dishes in mushroom or herb-based sauces, as well as a selection of well-aged cheeses with pronounced character.

Serving and cellaring

The bottling of Château Carbonnieux 2025 is scheduled for spring 2027.

Other characteristics

This vintage has an alcohol content of 14% with a pH of 3.63. The yield for this year reached 28 hl/ha.

A great red wine from Pessac-Léognan with a sunny profile

The estate

Located in the heart of the Bordeaux region, Château Carbonnieux is a historic estate whose winegrowing origins date back to 1234. This prestigious property, classified as a Grand Cru Classé de Graves, spans a vast 100-hectare vineyard in production. Today, the estate is run by Eric Perrin and Philibert Perrin, representing the fourth generation of the family at its head. Combining centuries-old heritage with modern environmental practices, the estate stands out for its consistent excellence in both red and white wines.

The vineyard

The exceptional terroir of the Pessac-Léognan appellation rests on a complex geological mosaic. The 55 hectares dedicated to red grape varieties thrive on Garonne gravel rises, clay-limestone soils and sandy plots. The vines, with an average age of 26 years, benefit from optimal natural drainage, promoting perfect ripening of the berries. The estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE level 3) and incorporates sustainable and organic farming practices, encouraging local biodiversity and strengthening the plant’s natural defenses without the use of synthetic chemical products.

The vintage

The year 2025 was marked by an early and steady growing cycle. After budbreak at the end of March, spring proved particularly dry. Flowering, although limited, occurred quickly and evenly in mid-May. The summer then brought very hot conditions with almost no rainfall. Some welcome rain in mid-July helped complete a rapid veraison. These climatic conditions resulted in a low grape load and accelerated ripening, requiring swift organization of the manual harvest between September 4 and 24.

Winemaking and aging

For Château Carbonnieux 2025, vinification begins with a 10-day fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by around fifteen days of post-fermentation maceration. The wine, divided into 25 separate lots, was transferred to barrels between December 9 and 23, 2025. Aging then takes place over 14 months in 225-liter French oak barrels, with 20% new oak, preserving the terroir’s mineral expression while adding subtle complexity.

Grape varieties

45% merlot, 45% cabernet sauvignon, 5% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot.