La Croix de Carbonnieux 2011 - Second vin du Château Carbonnieux
With its pale yellow color, this white wine charms with its freshness and aromas of exotic fruits and grapefruit, along with the mineral character typical of great wines. The attack on the palate is lively, crisp, and fresh, with roundness and body, as well as great finesse… Don’t miss it!
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Eye
pale yellow dress
Nose
It charms with its freshness and aromas of exotic fruits and grapefruit, and possesses that distinctive mineral character typical of great wines
Palate
a lively, tangy, and fresh attack, with roundness and body, and great finesse
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2018
Production
20,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Pair with shellfish, seafood, and smoked salmon. The winery’s recommendation: a fish tartare marinated in lime and olive oil...
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
Customer rating
4.1/5
based on 9 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE L. Posted on 10/20/2015
Worthy of the Carbonnieux Château
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Review by Mr. DAVID B. Posted on March 26, 2015
A little treat to share with friends—one we’ll definitely enjoy again with a variety of fish! This wine is really, really good!
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Review by Mr. SERGE G. Published on November 2, 2019
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Review by Mr. JACQUES W. Published on May 30, 2019
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE A. Posted on May 10, 2019
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Review by Mr. VINCENT C. Published on April 21, 2019
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Review by Mr. THIERRY M. Published on 11/22/2015
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Review by Ms. JOSIANE G. Posted on April 15, 2015
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Review by Mr. N. L. Published on January 3, 2015
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