Bordeaux, France
Completely devoted and enthusiastic. This negociant firm offers wine professionals in France and abroad the finest wines of Bordeaux: premiers crus, classified growths and leading wines from all major appellations.
They are proud to say that the Vintage Company has become a major player on the Bordeaux marketplace. Their dynamic young team is open to the world and upholds values such as ethical conduct at all times, striving for long term goals, and complete honesty.
Chateau Carbonnieux
| SKU | 140817 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Blend - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 6x750ml |
| Available In | BC |
Colour
Deep crimson.
Aroma
The nose is expressive and fruity, showing blackberry, back cherry, cassis and tomato leaf notes.
Flavour
The attack is fresh, then evolves towards a generous tannic structure, characteristic of great wines with ageing potential.
Food Pairing
All grilled, roast, or stewed meat, swordfish or tuna fish.
More Info
Château Carbonnieux red has for centuries been a great classic from the region of Bordeaux. With its high standard of quality, it is the smooth result of an excellent blending of grape varieties from this region.
The vinification, both modern and traditional of red wines, is carried out by slow and gentle extraction in order to preserve the roundness of the wine and the mineral features of the soil. The tannins are well balanced and silky in harmony with red fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry…) and reveal toasted notes from ageing in the finest quality French oak barrels. Only the very best batches tasted are selected for the final blending of Château Carbonnieux red wines.
Wine Enthusiast, Apr/2018
2015 -
"The firm tannins in this wine are dense and concentrated, ripe rather than dry. The fruit and juicy acidity give the wine richness and crispness at the same time. It has a great future. Drink from 2025."
James Suckling, Feb/2018
2015 -
"The dark berry and iodine aromas are fascinating with bark and black tea undertones. Medium to full body, juicy fruit and a savoury finish. Hints of tobacco and chocolate. A long time favourite. Drink in 2020."
Decanter Magazine, Dec/2017
2015 -
"Attractive dark red fruits, subtle liquorice and gently insisting tannins. One that will deliver pleasure earlier than some. There's a silky approachability, but it should also develop well."
Wine Spectator, Mar/2018
2015 -
"Offers enticing cassis, raspberry and cherry paste flavors, showing flashes of mulling spice, sweet tobacco and warm earth. The plush structure gives this a suave and accessible feel through the finish, with a perfumed hint to boot. This should be very charming with short-term cellaring. Best from 2019 through 2027. 15,000 cases made."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Feb/2018
2015 -
"Medium garnet-purple in colour, the 2015 Carbonnieux is very earthy with fallen leaves, mossy bark and damp soil notions with a core of red currants and black raspberries plus a waft of wild thyme. The medium-bodied palate is firm, grainy and fresh with delicate red fruits and an earthy finish."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Apr/2016
2015 -
"The 2015 Carbonnieux is laced with generous black cherry, plum, scorched earth, game, tobacco and cedar. The ripe, voluptuous fruit nearly buries the tannins, but they are very much present. This is an especially creamy, racy Pessac-Leognan built on forward fruit. The wine's textural balance and overall feel only add to the wine's considerable appeal."