Château Carbonnieux Blanc - Pessac-Léognan 2023

More than seven centuries have shaped the vineyard of this vast Pessac-Léognan estate, making it one of the oldest wine estates in the Bordeaux region. The Benedictine monks, the founding fathers of the Carbonnieux estate, have left an indelible mark on its long history. Just like the notable Ferron and Bouchereau families, and today the Perrin family, who have managed the estate since 1956, spanning four generations. Château Carbonnieux wines have enjoyed an international reputation for a long time. It is even said that in the 18th century, the white wines were cleverly sent to the palace of the Sultan of Constantinople under the name “Carbonnieux mineral water” due to their clarity and purity. Château Carbonnieux is unique in that it produces nearly equal quantities of white wines (42 ha) and red wines (50 ha), and it represents the largest area of white wine production in the Appellation. Certified HVE3 (High Environmental Value level 3), Château Carbonnieux is continually advancing towards increasingly eco-friendly agriculture.

Fermenting and aging in oak barrels (225 or 400L) and oak vats (30 or 50hL).
25% new oak - 10 months with lees stirring. Blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon.

“The grapefruit and honey aromas of this wine are echoed in its crisp and rounded textures. It is ripe with apple and spice flavors, the wood aging subtly in the background. Drink from 2027.” - 96 Points, Wine Enthusiast

“Very bright and mineral with lively citrus-fruit, ginger, white-flower and crushed-stone character. A hint of seashell, too. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and focused with tense acidity and a firm, lightly phenolic finish.” - 94 Points, James Suckling

“A blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon, the 2023 Carbonnieux Blanc exhibits elegant aromas of pear, white peach, spring flowers and herbs, followed by a medium-bodied, satiny and long texture enhanced by bright acids and a lively mid-palate. It concludes with a long, delicate, mouthwateringly mordant finish, making it a classic white wine from this estate.” - 92 Points, Wine Advocate

Producer: Château Carbonnieux

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc 

Appellation: Pessac-Léognan

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml