Château Carbonnieux 2020, Pessac-Léognan Cru Classé - Parker 92
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Powerful, elegant, complex – ideal with beef fillet, rack of lamb, game dishes and mature hard cheeses.
Château Carbonnieux - 2020
Origin: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Type: Red wine
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Classification: Cru Classé de Graves
Vineyard area: Approximately 50 hectares dedicated to red wine production.
Château Carbonnieux is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine estates in Bordeaux. Classified as a Grand Cru Classé de Graves, this family-owned estate in Pessac-Léognan has a history spanning nearly 800 years and cultivates around 100 hectares of vineyards surrounding the château. The sustainably produced red and white wines are renowned for their elegance, finesse and their authentic expression of the Graves terroir.
Tasting notes
Colour: Deep ruby red with violet hues.
Nose: Expressive and refined, revealing aromas of ripe red and black fruits (blackcurrant, black cherry), violet, graphite and cedar wood, complemented by delicate notes of vanilla, liquorice and mocha from oak ageing.
Palate: The 2020 Carbonnieux Rouge is round, silky and well-balanced, with fine-grained tannins, beautiful freshness and a long, elegant finish. A classic Pessac-Léognan with excellent ageing potential.
Critics
Ratings:
- James Suckling: 95/100
- Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 92/100
- Decanter: 93/100
Food pairing
Excellent with refined meat dishes such as beef fillet, rib-eye steak or veal, as well as rack of lamb, game dishes and slow-cooked meats such as Boeuf Bourguignon. Its elegant structure and fine tannins also pair beautifully with mature hard cheeses such as Comté or Cantal.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Alcohol | 14,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 30%, 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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Powerful, elegant, complex – ideal with beef fillet, rack of lamb, game dishes and mature hard cheeses.