Château Carbonnieux Blanc 2020
39.28₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Carbonnieux Blanc has turned out very well in bottle, exhibiting attractive aromas of lemon oil, pomelo, crisp stone fruit, mint and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with a layered, concentrated mid-palate and a penetrating finish, it's a great success in the estate's Sauvginon-dominant style.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
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Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 10ºC and 12ºC
Winemaking
Fermentation and ageing for 10 months in French oak barrels (30% new ones).
Description
Château Carbonnieux Blanc is a legendary white wine, known for its clarity and purity, which was even introduced in the palace of the Sultan of Constantinople in the 18th century. This wine is produced in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, famous for its clay-limestone and Garonne gravel soils, ideal for making the best dry white wines in the Bordeaux region.
Winemaking
The production of Château Carbonnieux Blanc begins with a careful selection of grapes, followed by a slow and gentle pressing under inert gas. Fermentation and ageing take place in oak barrels and wooden vats, using 25% new oak. This process lasts 10 months and includes battonage of the lees, which contributes to the complexity and structure of the wine. The final blend consists of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon, with an alcohol content of 13%.
Taste
Château Carbonnieux Blanc stands out for its transparent yellow colour and a very pure first aroma, exhaling notes of grapefruit and lime blossom. On the nose, aromas of lemony citrus develop. On the palate, the attack is lively and fresh, evolving towards an unctuous texture thanks to the Semillon aged on lees. The finish is fresh, dense and of remarkable length, with a citrus aftertaste and a delicate floral and fruity balance. This wine is a faithful representative of the excellent vintages of Bordeaux white wines.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 395.46₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 395.46₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 23.88₣ | 11.94₣ (-11.94₣) |
| 7-12 | 29.56₣ | 14.78₣ (-14.78₣) |
| 13-18 | 36.48₣ | 18.24₣ (-18.24₣) |
| 19-24 | 45.87₣ | 22.94₣ (-22.94₣) |
| 25-30 | 51.41₣ | 25.70₣ (-25.70₣) |
| 31-36 | 57.34₣ | 28.67₣ (-28.67₣) |
| 37-42 | 61.30₣ | 30.65₣ (-30.65₣) |
| 43-48 | 63.27₣ | 31.64₣ (-31.64₣) |
| 49-54 | 69.20₣ | 34.60₣ (-34.60₣) |
| 55-60 | 75.14₣ | 37.57₣ (-37.57₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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