La Croix de Carbonnieux 2011 - Second vin du Château Carbonnieux
16/20
Gault & Millau
La Croix de Carbonnieux is a refined and subtle red wine, revealing aromas of red berries, blackcurrant, and blackberry, with that delightful hint of smokiness so typical of the appellation. The palate is very generous, with firm, silky tannins in harmony with the fruit, and a lovely finish… A Pessac with real character!
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Eye
beautiful ruby color
Nose
Delicate and subtle, with aromas of red berries, blackcurrant, and blackberry, and that delightful hint of smokiness
Palate
Very generous, with tight, silky tannins that harmonize with the fruit; lovely length
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2014
Drink before
2019
Production
30,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, game, or a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
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 white wines—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 enormously in power and density and rival the very best.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 16/20 (Very Good)
About the wine:
Fruity, spicy nose. Velvety, full-bodied red.
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 high-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 the reins; 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 Sauvignon Blanc on the fine gravel terroirs with Cabernet Sauvignon.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer Rating
3.9/5
based on 9 reviews
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