Chateau Carbonnieux - Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2022

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Château Carbonnieux / PESSAC-LÉOGNAN / CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES

One of the most ancient winegrowing estates in Bordeaux, Château Carbonnieux has made wine without interruption since the 13th century. Built in an understated style, the château itself is an impressive building dating from the Middle Ages.

The first owners – and accomplished winegrowers – were the Benedictine monks of Sainte-Croix abbey in Bordeaux, who made internationally-renowned red and white wines centuries ago. They also succeeded in introducing their palecoloured, crystalclear white wine to the palace of the Sultan of Constantinople by labelling it “Mineral Water of Carbonnieux” to get around the prohibition against alcoholic beverages...

Located on the highest point in the commune of Léognan, on soil that is perfectly drained by a stream called L’Eau Blanche, Carbonnieux’s terroir is especially conducive to producing fine quality red and white wines. Carbonnieux has belonged to the Perrin family for three generations.

Very Carbonnieux with apple and oyster shell character as well as a medium to full body and a delicious finish. Well done.

The 2022 Château Carbonnieux Blanc offers a light gold hue as well as a bright, racy, juicy style in its citrus, pineapple, and minty herb-like aromas and flavors. These carry over to the palate, where the wine is medium-bodied, has notable purity, and outstanding length.

"The 2022 Carbonnieux Blanc is a steely, finely cut dry white. Lemon peel, mint, chalk, white pepper and sage are all beautifully delineated. The taut, intensely saline style is quite appealing."-Antonio Galloni

 

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Price: $45.99

In Mixed Case: $39.09

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Producer	Chateau Carbonnieux
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Pessac-Leognan
Varietal	Bordeaux Blanc
Vintage	2022
Sku	22149
Size	750ml