Château Carbonnieux 2016, Pessac-Léognan Cru Classé - Parker 91
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(€71.87 L)
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Château Carbonnieux 2016
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Cru Classé de Graves (Blanc)
Ownership: Famille Perrin
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Vintage: 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 vintage at Pessac-Léognan benefited from a hot, dry summer followed by a cool, long autumn, ideal for the slow ripening and concentration of the white grapes. Château Carbonnieux, renowned for its elegant dry white wines, has produced a fresh, aromatic and complex wine in keeping with its gravelly terroir.
Tasting
Colour: Pale yellow with golden highlights.
Nose: Intense and expressive. Aromas of citrus fruit (grapefruit, lemon), exotic fruit (mango, passion fruit), white flowers and mineral notes.
Palate: Fresh, lively attack. Well-balanced, with good acidity and a round texture. Rich, complex mid-palate with well-integrated fruity and floral notes. Long, mineral finish with long-lasting aromas.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 92/100
- Vinous: 91/100
- James Suckling: 92/100
Suggested pairings
Perfect with seafood (oysters, shellfish), grilled fish or fish in a light sauce, poultry in a cream sauce, and fresh or soft cheeses (goat's cheese, Brie). Also ideal as an aperitif or with light, spicy Asian dishes.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 5% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | SCEA A. Perrin et Fils, 33850 Léognan, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
| Environmental certification | High environmental value |
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