Château Carbonnieux
Grand Cru Classé de Graves Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend
Graves, Bordeaux, France
Blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon, pale lemon-green color with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes, 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon, apple and grapefruit with pepper spice and a touch of herbs. Medium+ length, balanced lively acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral character. Very good to drink now, will benefit from short term bottle aging.
Blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon, pale lemon-green color with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes, 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon, apple and grapefruit with pepper spice and a touch of herbs. Medium+ length, balanced lively acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral character. Very good to drink now, will benefit from short term bottle aging.
Feb 28th, 2026Blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc & 35% Semillon, pale lemon-green with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes, 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon, apple and grapefruit with peppers and a touch of herbs. Medium+ length, balanced lively acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral character. Very good to drink now, will benefit from bottle aging.
Blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc & 35% Semillon, pale lemon-green with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes, 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon, apple and grapefruit with peppers and a touch of herbs. Medium+ length, balanced lively acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral character. Very good to drink now, will benefit from bottle aging.
Sep 22nd, 2024
Perhaps, were it not for Burgundy, the world’s finest white wines would be those of Bordeaux, with Pessac and Graves instead of Puligny and Chassange. With the increasing cost and scarcity of those latter wines, however, us lovers of Bordeaux Blanc can enjoy wines like this 2012 Carbonnieux with a smug smile across our faces. This is a gorgeous wine, complex but oh-so-drinkable, with plenty of tertiary attraction but totally fresh and vibrant at the same time. The aromas of burnt butter, Seville orange, macadamia nut, peach and vanilla only intensify on the palate, with mouthwatering salinity and great concentration, and a lovely note of bitter lemon on the long, graceful finish. This is a white wine of great clarity, poise and confidence, and just embarrassingly good value. Enjoyed with pork loin and Dijon mustard.
Perhaps, were it not for Burgundy, the world’s finest white wines would be those of Bordeaux, with Pessac and Graves instead of Puligny and Chassange. With the increasing cost and scarcity of those latter wines, however, us lovers of Bordeaux Blanc can enjoy wines like this 2012 Carbonnieux with a smug smile across our faces. This is a gorgeous wine, complex but oh-so-drinkable, with plenty of tertiary attraction but totally fresh and vibrant at the same time. The aromas of burnt butter, Seville orange, macadamia nut, peach and vanilla only intensify on the palate, with mouthwatering salinity and great concentration, and a lovely note of bitter lemon on the long, graceful finish. This is a white wine of great clarity, poise and confidence, and just embarrassingly good value. Enjoyed with pork loin and Dijon mustard.
May 24th, 2024
Blind dinner, open theme, mid-week at The Elm in Great Barrington MA.
Blind dinner, open theme, mid-week at The Elm in Great Barrington MA.
Jun 27th, 2023
22 years in. Fresh. White Bordeaux always better w age.
22 years in. Fresh. White Bordeaux always better w age.
Sep 4th, 2022
Beautiful hints of grapefruit and tropical notes follow but just the smallest hint of vanilla beautifully textured well put together wine
Beautiful hints of grapefruit and tropical notes follow but just the smallest hint of vanilla beautifully textured well put together wine
Nov 23rd, 2017
Grass and hay nose. Massively flavorful palate with a mouthwatering finish. Rounded out nicely by the Semillon. Lemons and gravel.
Grass and hay nose. Massively flavorful palate with a mouthwatering finish. Rounded out nicely by the Semillon. Lemons and gravel.
Feb 9th, 2016
The 2024 vintage wasn’t on the App’s list, but this is a 2024 vintage. Mangoes and peaches on the nose. slightly watery on the front. Lovely astringency with a soft ending. 67% Sauv Blanc & 33% Sémillon.
The 2024 vintage wasn’t on the App’s list, but this is a 2024 vintage. Mangoes and peaches on the nose. slightly watery on the front. Lovely astringency with a soft ending. 67% Sauv Blanc & 33% Sémillon.
Apr 11th, 2026