Château Carbonnieux Grand Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Leognan AOC

Château Carbonnieux is one of the oldest and largest wine estates in the Bordeaux region. Its history extends over almost 8 centuries and its vineyard over a hundred hectares. Belonging to the Perrin Family since 4 generations, the whole vineyard is located around the castle at the top of a superb gravel hill. All the wines produced depend on the Pessac-Léognan AOP.

2017 will be remembered for the frosty spells in late April that severely affected the Château Carbonnieux vineyard, but thanks to the meticulous attention paid to the vineyard and the precision and technique of the château team, they have succeeded in extracting the best from this vintage like true winemakers. A flagship wine of the estate, the 2017 Château Carbonnieux red is the result of a rigorous selection of the finest lots tasted.

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VARIETALS
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2017

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red.

NOSE
The nose is very fruity, we easily guess cherry, blackcurrent, and blackberry.

PALATE
This fruity freshness which is also present on the palate stimulates and lengthens the fine and velvety tannins. The finish is highlighted by shades of cloves and eucalyptus. The wine is well-balanced and silky.

AGEING
Ageing in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months (35-40 % new oak).

PAIRING
It goes well with first and second courses based on meat, such as roasts and braised meats, and medium-aged cheeses. Try it on rich and tasty fish dishes such as tuna, salmon and swordfish.

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