Château Tour Léognan Pessac-Léognan rouge 2020 - Second vin
“Carbonnieux’s second wine—round and full-bodied!”
Château Tour Léognan is made from the young vines of Château Carbonnieux. Its blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot reflects all the mineral richness of the famous Pessac-Léognan terroir. The wines are round, balanced, and slightly oaky. This second wine is pure pleasure!
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Nose
It has a complex profile, with notes of red berries, cherries, and raspberries. Then, a spicier, smokier character emerges, accented by hints of pepper and nutmeg
Palate
A rich, lively attack with a tannic structure that simply needs to breathe to fully express itself. Lingering notes of red fruit. A pleasant balance with plenty of roundness.
Serve
At 18-19°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2023
High point
2025
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with grilled, roasted, or braised meats, coq au vin, or a platter of cold cuts and cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Owned since 1956 by the charming Perrin family, this great classic of the Pessac-Léognan appellation captivates with both its production volume—especially for whites—and 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 you taste the wines from these estates)
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 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 with extended aging. 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 estate (2022 guide) Recommended