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Château Carbonnieux

Château Carbonnieux La Croix de Carbonnieux Pessac-Léognan

Name: Château Carbonnieux La Croix de Carbonnieux Pessac-Léognan
Brand: Château Carbonnieux
Price: 30 USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

France, Bordeaux

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

3.8

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château Carbonnieux La Croix de Carbonnieux Pessac-Léognan is a premium wine produced by the renowned Château Carbonnieux in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, France. The vineyard features a unique terroir with gravelly soil and a maritime climate, which contributes to the wine's distinct character. The winemaking process involves a blend of traditional and modern techniques, with a focus on preserving the natural flavors and aromas of the grapes. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and spice. It is a perfect representation of the classic Bordeaux style, with a long and satisfying finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château Carbonnieux La Croix de Carbonnieux Pessac-Léognan is an outstanding Bordeaux blend.It is full-bodied and elegant on the palate, with a lovely core of juicy blackberry, raspberry, and currant fruit, along with notes of cedar, tobacco, and spice. The tannins are well-integrated and there is a long, lingering finish. This is an excellent example of a classic Bordeaux blend.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Château Carbonnieux

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.8

0 Reviews