Château Carbonnieux Blanc GCC

Tasting Notes

The clay–limestone of Garonne gravel found in the Pessac-Léognan Appellation certainly produces the best dry white wines in the Bordeaux region. When young, Carbonnieux white wines are delightfully refreshing and pure with a fruity, floral intensity. When mature they develop hints of dried and candied fruits giving scope for a large range of gastronomic pairings. The batches which will form part of this “cru classé” will be blended so as to induce an excellent complicity between the grape varieties. The chosen Semillon grapes will add structure to the liveliness of the Sauvignon grapes by giving them roundness and volume on the palate.

Pairing

raw or cooked fish, seafood, foie gras, white meat, exotic dishes, cheese, fruit desserts…

Appellation Pessac-Léognan
Vineyard Size 42 ha
Color White
Grape Varieties 70% of Sauvignon and 30% of Sémillon
ABV 13%
Bottle Size (Cl) 75
Type of Soil Deep gravel and clay-limestone.
Production 180,000 bottles
Vinification Sustainable agriculture
Hand harvesting
Barrel aging for 10 months (30% new oak) with lees stirring