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    Château Carbonnieux 2012

    Bordeaux • Pessac-Léognan • Grand Cru Classé of Graves • Red

    186,00€ tax included
    186,00€ tax included
    31,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Pessac-Léognan
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2012
    • Grape varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot & Carmenère

    Carbonnieux is a famous wine from the Graves region; its supple and approachable style makes it an easy introduction to the character of the region's wines.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Wine Spectator 90/100
    • Parker (WA) 91/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 87/100
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    Established since the 13th century on a beautiful gravelly ridge, the Château Carbonnieux vineyard benefits from natural drainage. Spanning 50 hectares, its terroir comprises soils of rare and sought-after diversity.

    Vinification and aging

    After hand-harvesting, the grapes are sorted on sorting tables. Cold maceration takes place for five days in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Malolactic fermentation occurs in new oak barrels. The wine is then aged for 15 to 18 months, with 35% to 40% of that time in new oak.

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    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2017 à 2023

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex