Château Carbonnieux - White 2019

Origin and background

Château Carbonnieux Blanc 2019 comes from the Pessac-Léognan terroir, renowned for its gravelly soils which bring minerality and complexity. The estate favours sustainable viticulture, as well as meticulous work in the vineyard and cellar, to reveal the purity and freshness of this classic, refined white wine.

Tasting notes

Appearance: Pale yellow with green highlights, clear and brilliant.

Nose: Intense and complex, with floral, fresh citrus and delicate exotic fruit aromas. There are also hints of minerals, gunflint and a hint of butter from the subtle barrel ageing.

Palate: Lively, fresh attack, with a lovely roundness that balances the acidity. The wine develops a rich, harmonious range of aromas, combining ripe fruit, floral notes and a saline minerality. The finish is long and elegant, with a slight woody complexity that is perfectly integrated.

Parker 91

The 2019 Carbonnieux Blanc has turned out very nicely, offering up aromas of citrus oil, pear, fresh herbs, clear honey and crisp stone fruit, followed by a medium-bodied, elegantly satiny and incisive palate that's bright and precise, concluding with a saline finish.

Suggested pairings

Château Carbonnieux Blanc 2019 goes perfectly with noble fish grilled or in sauce, such as sea bass or sole, as well as seafood and shellfish. It is also a fine accompaniment to poultry in cream sauce, mature goat's cheeses and dishes based on green vegetables or asparagus. Perfect as an aperitif, it will also enhance slightly spicy dishes or delicately flavoured Asian dishes.