Introduction:
As one of Bordeaux’s Grand Cru Classé whites, Château Carbonnieux Blanc has long been a benchmark for elegance and freshness in Pessac-Léognan. The 2023 vintage offers lifted aromatics, precision, and depth—delivered here in the versatile half-bottle format.

Terroir:
The estate lies on gravelly outcrops over limestone and clay, classic to the Graves region. The mix of warm exposure and cooling influences from the nearby Garonne ensures both ripeness and vibrant acidity.

Appearance:
Pale straw-gold with youthful green highlights and brilliant clarity.

Nose:
Highly expressive, with citrus zest, ripe pear, white peach, and green apple. Layers of white flowers, fresh herbs, and flinty minerality add refinement. Subtle oak spice is evident but restrained.

Palate:
Medium-bodied and textured, yet vibrant. Bright Sauvignon-driven citrus and orchard fruits are balanced by the weight and roundness of Sémillon. Crisp acidity provides lift, while partial barrel fermentation and lees aging add creaminess and depth without overshadowing fruit purity.

Finish:
Long and elegant—lingering with citrus, stone fruit, and mineral tones carried by fresh acidity and delicate oak framing.

Overall Impression:
The 2023 Château Carbonnieux Blanc is a precise and polished white Bordeaux, balancing Sauvignon Blanc’s aromatic intensity with Sémillon’s texture and depth. Notes of citrus, orchard fruit, and flowers are underpinned by lively acidity and fine minerality, with subtle oak adding complexity. In half-bottle format, it’s ideal for immediate enjoyment but will evolve beautifully over the next 5–7 years.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): ~13.5%
Farming Practices: Sustainable, organic-friendly viticulture
Producer Name: Château Carbonnieux (Perrin family)
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan AOC
Grape Varietals: ~65% Sauvignon Blanc, ~35% Sémillon
Vintage: 2023
Wine Style: Medium-bodied, aromatic, fresh; youthful with moderate aging potential (5–7 years)
Winemaking Techniques: Hand-harvested; cold-settling before fermentation; blend of stainless steel and French oak barrel fermentation (partial new oak); aged 10–12 months on fine lees with bâtonnage
Pack Size: 375 mL (Half bottle)
Container Style: Glass bottle
Closure Style: Cork

Press:
94 points, James Suckling:
"Very bright and mineral with lively citrus-fruit, ginger, white-flower, and crushed-stone character. A hint of seashell, too. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and focused with tense acidity and a firm, lightly phenolic finish."

93 points, Decanter:
"With its lemon rind and grassy notes, this sauvignon blanc-dominated wine - ever reliable - continues to appeal in 2023. This is excellent white wine with grip, juiciness, depth, and freshness."

92 points, Wine Advocate:
"A blend of 65% sauvignon blanc and 35% sémillon, the 2023 Carbonnieux Blanc exhibits elegant aromas of pear, white peach, spring flowers, and herbs, followed by a medium-bodied, satiny, and long texture enhanced by bright acids and a lively mid-palate. It concludes with a long, delicate, mouthwateringly mordant finish, making it a classic white wine from this estate."

92 points, Jeb Dunnuck:
The 2023 Château Carbonnieux Blanc is light gold-hued and offers terrific aromatics of ripe citrus, minty herbs, and a kiss of grapefruit. These carry to a medium-bodied white with a round, supple texture, nicely integrated acidity, and outstanding length.

Order the 2023 Château Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac-Léognan between now and Monday, September 1st, at 3 PM. Orders will be ready for pickup on Thursday, September 4th, after 5 PM.