Château CARBONNIEUX
Grand cru classé

More famous in the 90s for its whites, Carbonnieux has for the last ten years clearly raised the level of its red wine in power, matter and velvety texture, joining the best vintages of Leognan. With its value for money, unquestionable within Pessac-Léognan.

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La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 “Consistent and reliable, Carbonnieux has produced a wine with crisp fruit and a clear expression. The palate, lively and well-structured, is underpinned by ripe, perfectly integrated tannins. The balance is spot on, the development smooth, and the finish reveals lovely length. The overall impression, harmonious and precise, faithfully reflects the appellation’s style, with clear ageing potential.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “The harmonious blend of red and black fruit aromas, accompanied by toasty and spicy notes, creates an enticing profile. Round and approachable on the palate, it retains plenty of fruit and a lively finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 "The 2025 Carbonnieux packs a pretty substantial punch. Dark-toned fruit, gravel, incense, licorice, dried herbs, menthol and espresso infuse the palate with tremendous depth. The tannins are quite broad and chocolatey, but they are very nicely balanced."

Vinous (N. Martin): 91-93/100 "The 2025 Carbonnieux has a well-defined bouquet with lifted blackberry, cassis and violet scents, showing more harmony and focus than previous vintages that had left me a little underwhelmed. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine acidity, upfront black fruit laced with graphite and black pepper towards the finish. This is a step in the right direction for Carbonnieux after a decidedly mixed period."

J-M Quarin: 89/100 “A deep red colour with purple highlights. An intense, refined, fruity, pure and vanilla-scented nose. Meticulously crafted on the palate, flavourful in the mid-palate, and better structured than ever, the wine develops a juicy, even velvety texture, with well-integrated tannins.”

Le Point : 16.5-17/20 Coup de ♥ “Dark fruits, elderberry, liquorice root, firm tannins, savoury, a long, lively finish with a hint of spice.”