Château Carbonnieux Pessac-Léognan rouge 2025 - Grand Cru Classé (Primeurs)

Bettane & Desseauve

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

About the wine:

Carbonnieux 2025 is a real success: in the glass, it releases aromas of black berries, blackcurrant, and flowers, enhanced by delicate spicy notes. Medium- to full-bodied, dense, complex, and well-balanced, it features a fruity core of great depth, supported by velvety, precise tannins, and finishes with a long, fragrant, and airy aftertaste. It is a wine offering excellent value for money.

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

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.

Vinous

About the wine:

Carbonnieux 2025 is a wine of impressive power. Aromas of black fruit, gravel, incense, licorice, dried herbs, menthol, and espresso lend the palate extraordinary depth. The tannins are full-bodied with chocolate notes, yet they are very well balanced. 2030–2045

James Suckling

About the wine:

A very lively wine, beautifully balanced and refreshing. Aromas of violet, raspberry, and redcurrant on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, with lovely purity and fine, well-integrated tannins. Notes of flint and graphite on the finish. One of the best Carbonnieux in a long time. 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot.