Château Carbonnieux 2016, Pessac-Léognan Cru Classé - MAGNUM - Parker 91
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Château Carbonnieux 2016
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Cru Classé de Graves (Blanc et Rouge)
Ownership: Moueix family
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 vintage is one of the great success stories of Pessac-Léognan, with a hot, dry summer followed by a mild autumn that enabled optimum ripening. Château Carbonnieux, renowned for its elegant, well-balanced style, produces a powerful, refined red wine from deep, well-drained gravelly soils.
Tasting
Colour: Deep ruby red with purple highlights.
Nose: Complex and fine. Aromas of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), red fruit (cherry), spicy notes (pepper, liquorice), woody nuances (cedar, vanilla) and a light floral touch.
Palate: Supple, full attack. Elegant, well blended tannins. Rich, balanced mid-palate, with intense fruit and refreshing acidity. Long, harmonious finish, marked by spicy, woody notes.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 92/100
- Vinous: 91/100
- James Suckling: 92/100
Suggested pairings
This wine goes perfectly with grilled red meat or meat in sauce, roast poultry and stewed dishes. It also goes very well with mature hard or blue-veined cheeses, underlining its richness and elegance.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| 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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