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Château Carbonnieux blanc 2016 - Grand Cru Classé

Name: Château Carbonnieux White 2016 - Grand Cru Classé
Brand: Château Carbonnieux
Rating: 4.2 (28 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|White wine

4.2/5 (28 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15,5/20

RVF

91/100

Robert Parker

“This wine has all the makings of a charmer. Its intense aroma is by no means at the expense of finesse, with boxwood and citrus notes taking center stage (70% Sauvignon). On the palate, its roundness and richness are enlivened by a lovely acidity that carries through to the long finish, evoking peach and lemon.” An exceptional vintage! (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

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Estate

Château Carbonnieux

Vintage

Grand Cru Classé

Vintage

2016

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

70% Sauvignon, 30% Sémillon

Terroirs

Clay and clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

A single contiguous vineyard managed using sustainable farming practices, situated around the winery. Environmental Management System (member of the SME Bordeaux association, ISO 14001 certified) Pruning using the Cote or Guyot-Poussart methods. Planting density: 7,200 vines per hectare. Plot-by-plot management of the vineyard and winery

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Slow, gentle pressing under inert gas, cold settling, fermentation, and aging in barrels or large oak casks

Livestock farming

Aged for 10 months in barrels and large casks (25% new oak)

Alcohol content

12.5%

Eye

The wine has a beautiful, bright light yellow color.

Nose

Very expressive. The aromatic profile is rich and varied, ranging from citrus to white-fleshed fruits, with notes of apricot and a delicate hint of vanilla. The "Carbonnieux style" is definitely present!

Palate

The attack is both smooth and lively. There is a refreshing quality that gives the wine a well-balanced character right from the start. The finish is rich and lingering, with a hint of minerality.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with shellfish, seafood, and smoked salmon. The winery’s recommendation: a fish tartare marinated in lime and olive oil...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the wine:

A very citrusy nose, with notes of bergamot, exotic fruits, and mineral hints; a flavorful palate with good structure, plenty of fruit, and, above all, exceptional freshness. Refreshing and well-balanced.

About the estate:

Owned since 1956 by the charming Perrin family, this great classic of the Pessac-Léognan appellation captivates not only with its production volume—especially for whites—but also with the consistency and distinctiveness of its style. The very pale whites are fresh, lively, and exceptionally refined, but since 2009 they have gained in richness and body. The reds have gained significantly in power and density and rival the very best.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2019 guide) : 1* Star (Very successful wine) (Very successful wine)

About the wine:

This wine has all the makings of a charmer. Its intense aroma is by no means at the expense of finesse, with boxwood and citrus notes taking center stage (70% Sauvignon). On the palate, its roundness and richness are enlivened by a lovely acidity that lingers through the long finish, evoking peach and lemon.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated wine (2018 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2016 Carbonnieux Blanc features fresh white peaches, Bosc pears, and honeysuckle, with notes of lemongrass and yuzu. Medium-bodied and refreshing, with beautifully layered notes of apple and pear, it finishes with a mineral note.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2019 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Although it lacks a spectacular body, the 2016 white is nonetheless crisp and easy to drink. It’s ready to drink now.

About the estate:

Brothers Éric and Philibert Perrin, along with their sister Christine Lescuyer, continue to develop this important estate, which has evolved considerably over the past decade, consistently producing a delicious wine. The new generation is taking over; the 2019 vintage was brilliantly vinified by the young Andréa Perrin. Elegant and refreshing, the whites have gained in expressiveness while developing more body on the palate. They do not age indefinitely, and we recommend enjoying them within the first five years after bottling. However, a few exceptional vintages may hold magical surprises when cellared. The reds, serious and consistent, though often austere in their youth, have also gained in body density. They never taste as good as they do between five and ten years of age. The vineyard is continuing its restructuring program by replacing the Sauvignon Blancs on the fine gravel terroirs with Cabernet Sauvignon.

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

4.2/5

based on 28 reviews