The history of Carbonnieux goes back a very long way, and records show that wine was made there at least as early as the 12th century. Benedictine monks from Sainte-Croix abbey in Bordeaux replanted and renovated the estate in the 18th century. They took advantage of the exceptionally pale, clear color of the white wine to label it as "Carbonnieux mineral water", which they then proceeded to ship to the sultan of Turkey.
Marc Perrin acquired and restored the château in 1956. His son, Antony, currently manages the estate. The gravelly soil at Carbonnieux is perfectly drained thanks to the Eau Blanche stream that carries away any excess water. The 85 hectares of vines are evenly divided between red and white wine varieties. The white wine is fermented and aged in barrel for 10 months. The red wine is aged for 15 to 18 months in barrel, depending on the quality and characteristics of the vintage.
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The vineyard for Chateau Carbonnieux's white
wine is situated on clay-limestone slopes which
support the region's famous Garonnaise gravel.
These rare and respected terroirs produce
exceptional white wines whose superior character
has been recognized for centuries. When young,
Carbonnieux's...
more
The vineyard for Chateau Carbonnieux's white
wine is situated on clay-limestone slopes which
support the region's famous Garonnaise gravel.
These rare and respected terroirs produce
exceptional white wines whose superior character
has been recognized for centuries. When young,...
more
This red wine seduces in its first youth, then delivers all its aromas and complexity of flavor after
many years of aging. With its well-balanced and
silky tannins in harmony with its fruit, Chateau
Carbonnieux's red is a wine of great, classic character.
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The vineyard for Chateau Carbonnieux's white wine is situated on clay-limestone slopes which support the region's famous Garonnaise gravel. These rare and respected terroirs produce exceptional white wines whose superior character has been recognized for centuries. When young, Carbonnieux's white...
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93 Points
This is a strong vintage for Bordeaux's dry white wines, probably as good or better than 2005. Crisp acidity combined with outstanding concentration and the fact that most of the white grapes were harvested before the rains began in mid-September resulted in an impressive group of wines....
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It is true to say that Carbonnieux has a microclimate that is extremely conducive to winegrowing. The use of the best adapted grape vartieties explain how we can produce wines of great complexity. We systematically use skin contact before fermentation to bring out many delicious aromas and...
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This sleeper of the vintage is a dead-ringer for a grand cru red Burgundy given its flowery, raspberry, and cherry jam-like notes. Medium-bodied, delicate, and pure with abundant fruit, this provocative red turned in by proprietor Anthony Perrin ranks alongside this estate's renowned whites. It can...
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34% Merlot - 7 % Cabernet franc - 59% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fine deep crimson color. The nose is marked by aromas of grilled spices, sap and ripe fruit. When the wine is swirled, the terroir expresses the mineral and smoky fragrances distinctive of the personality of Leognan wines.
Bold,...
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A medium bodied dry white wine with subtle flavors, round, clean and well made. A fine Graves with character and charm.
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