{"product_id":"chateau-carbonnieux-blanc-pessac-leognan-bordeaux-france","title":"Château Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003ePale straw-gold with youthful green highlights and brilliant clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eHighly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eMedium-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eLong and elegant—lingering with citrus, stone fruit, and mineral tones carried by fresh acidity and delicate oak framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eOverall Impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV %):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~13.5%\u003cbr data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable, organic-friendly viticulture\u003cbr data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eProducer Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Carbonnieux (Perrin family)\u003cbr data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eOld World \/ New World:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old World\u003cbr data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux, Pessac-Léognan AOC\u003cbr data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003eGrape Varietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~65% Sauvignon Blanc, ~35% Sémillon\u003cbr data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2529\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, aromatic, fresh; youthful with moderate aging potential (5–7 years)\u003cbr data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eWinemaking Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003cbr data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375 mL (Half bottle)\u003cbr data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eContainer Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass bottle\u003cbr data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eClosure Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePress:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 points, James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points, Decanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AP Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":43101469933666,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/binendswine.com\/products\/chateau-carbonnieux-blanc-pessac-leognan-bordeaux-france","provider":"Bin Ends... Great Wine~Serious Savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}