Chateau Carbonnieux - Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2021 (750ml)
Price: $51.99
| Producer | Chateau Carbonnieux |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
| Varietal | White Blend |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 8297 |
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The clay–limestone of Garonne gravel found in the Pessac-Léognan Appellation certainly produces the best dry white wines in the Bordeaux region. When young, Carbonnieux white wines are delightfully refreshing and pure with a fruity, floral intensity.
Chateau Carbonnieux Description
Château Carbonnieux white is a legendary wine. The clay–limestone of Garonne gravel found in the Pessac-Léognan Appellation certainly produces the best dry white wines in the Bordeaux region. When young, Carbonnieux white wines are delightfully refreshing and pure with a fruity, floral intensity. When mature they develop hints of dried and candied fruits giving scope for a large range of gastronomic pairings. The batches which will form part of this “cru classé” will be blended so as to induce an excellent complicity between the grape varieties. The chosen Semillon grapes will add structure to the liveliness of the Sauvignon grapes by giving them roundness and volume on the palate.
Wine Enthusiast: 95 Points
Cellar Selection
This estate, particularly well known for its white wines, has lived up to its reputation in this new release. The wine is rich while also taut, young and textured. Spice from wood aging comes in at the end.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2021 Carbonnieux Blanc has a relatively spicy bouquet, very slight touches of muscat filtering through the citric finish. The palate is medium-bodied with a spicy entry and good weight. Persistent in the mouth, leaving behind a long, saline aftertaste. This is another excellent dry white Bordeaux.
James Suckling: 93 Points
Spiced lemon, ginger, gooseberries and minerals on the nose. Broad, medium- to full-bodied palate with fresh acidity and a zippy finish. 65% sauvignon and 35% semillon. Drink or hold.
Wine Spectator: 90 Points
This fresh white has a brisk edge, delivering white peach and yellow apple gelée notes, along with hints of lemon curd and salted butter. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Wine Advocate: 89 Points
The 2021 Blanc possesses a fresh, delicate bouquet with aromas of white pepper, pear, menthol and herbs. Tense and lively with a moderately weighted palate, it’s elegant with a mouthwatering finish. It’s a blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon, matured for 10 months on the lees.
