Appellations

Carbonnieux Rouge 2017

Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

The 2017 Carbonnieux is dark and intense in the glass. Swaths of tannin wrap around a core of dark fruit in this decidedly potent, Pessac-Léognan. Orange peel, incense, spice, sweet tobacco and cedar add a super appealing exotic flair as the 2017 builds with time in the glass. Another few years in bottle should help things come together even more fully.

Score: 93 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2027 Date: 01 March 2020

The 2017 Carbonnieux has quite a showy bouquet with blackberry, blueberry and subtle mint aromas, perhaps just missing the tertiary character that would pin it down as a Pessac-Léognan at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. It constitutes what you might describe as a "mellow" Pessac-Léognan that I suspect will drink earlier than its peers.

Score: 89 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2032 Date: 01 February 2020

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Carbonnieux is a little closed, offering cassis, black plums and red currants notions with a waft of garrigue. Medium-bodied with a firm frame of chewy tannins and just enough fruit, it finishes earthy.

Score: 85 - 87 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018

Deep crimson. Sweet blackcurrant and just a touch of mint. A little severe on the palate, dark and savoury with a dark-chocolate aftertaste.

Score: 16 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2022-2032 Date: 25 April 2018

The 2017 Château Carbonnieux is also more than a little impressive. This medium-bodied, balanced, elegant red gives up notes of cassis, spring flowers, and classy oak. It’s not massive by any stretch yet excels on its balance and purity.

Score: 90 - 92 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018

Dark berries with hints of dark chocolate spices. Medium to full body. Juicy finish.

Score: 91 - 92 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 06 April 2018

Features a dark profile, with plum and black currant fruit layered with tar and warm anise notes. Offers modest grip. A streak of savory adds lift on the finish.

Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 04 April 2018

They have controlled the extraction extremely well here, and it has some lovely delicacy on the attack, with firm blackberry and blueberry fruits - the fruit register is on the fresh side but they have handled it with precision and care. It stops a little short, but the aromatics are very clean and elegant, and highly appealing when you give it time to unfurl.

Score: 91 Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2025-2038 Date: 01 April 2018