| House: |
Château Carbonnieux |
| Vineyard: |
Founded in the 13th century by the Benedictines of the Abbey of Sainte-Croix, Château Carbonnieux is one of the oldest in Bordeaux. In 1956, Marc Perrin acquired the château, which became a classified growth in 1959 for red and white. Today, Eric and Philibert, his grandsons, have taken over following the immense work of their father Antony. The vineyard is located on a beautiful gravelly hilltop, naturally drained. Today, it covers 92 hectares in one piece, including 50 hectares dedicated to red grape varieties. |
| Region: |
Bordeaux |
| Controlled designation of origin |
Pessac-Léognan AOP |
| Vintage: |
2014 |
| Color: |
Red |
| Capacity: |
750ml |
| Grape variety: |
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Packaging: |
Cardboard |
| Alcool: |
14.5 |
| Flavor |
Powerful and full-bodied |
| Advice: |
Serve between 16-18°C with red meats, rib of beef, leg or shoulder of lamb but also white meats, veal or poultry, roast duck, entrecote, lamprey and fish sauce. |
| Tasting: |
Small red fruits, blueberry, smoky notes. Structured and polished tannins, a beautiful roundness, long in the mouth. |
| Serving temperature: |
16/18 |
| Allergen: |
Sulfites |
| Tasting note |
Tasting Note
The 2014 Carbonnieux Rouge has a delicious bouquet, clean and pure, with aromas of gravel and underbrush perfectly intertwined with blackberry. It’s quite understated, but it gains intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, and a crisp acidity that gives this impressive tension and drive. The length here isn’t huge, but the sorbet-like freshness seduces you. Cellar for another 2-3 years and enjoy over the next 15-18 years - Robert Parker |
| Informations: |
The information published above presents the current characteristics of the wine concerned. It is not specific to the vintage. |
