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Carbonnieux Blanc 2012

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Tasting Notes

The Carbonnieux Blanc has a well defined bouquet with lovely scents of lime flower and orange blossom that is very well defined - more complex than recent vintages. Hints of custard cream emerge with aeration. The palate is well balanced with a pleasant fatness in the mouth. This is certainly a concentrated Carbonnieux and although I would have liked a little more acid bite on the finish, this is certainly one of the best white wines from the estate in recent years. Tasted April 2013.

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2013

Another full-throttle 2012 dry white, this 2012 offers lots of honeysuckle notes as well as a full-bodied mouthfeel and beautiful purity, elegance and length. Lemon zest, grapefruit and subtle wood characteristics are found in both the aromatic and flavor profiles. Drink this stunning Pessac-Leognan over the next 6-10 years.

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2023 26 April 2013

Solidly built, with lemon pulp and grapefruit rind notes framing a rich core of creamed yellow apple and white peach. Nice minerality drives the finish.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 05 April 2013

Some greenness on the nose. Sweetness on the front palate. Not very integrated. But very distinctive with lots going on. Very youthful and still a bit astringent. Vibrant finish. (16.5+ Points)

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2021 04 April 2013