Château Carbonnieux

2021 Pessac-Léognan AOC Blanc, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

The first nose is very pure; the cool month of August perfectly protected the aromatic potential. The full expression of Sauvignon Blanc on clay-limestone soil is present here, exhaling notes of grapefruit and lime blossom. After stirring, always necessary for young wines, the nose develops in aromas around lemony citrus fruits. The attack is lively, full of freshness, in the mid-palate the wine evolves with the very interesting fat of the Semillon aged on lees and ends with a fresh and dense finish. This continues in the mouth with a remarkable length. Among the aromas of the mouth, we again find the citrus fruits, like a candy, perceived on the nose as well as a delicacy that is both floral and fruity. 2021 is in keeping with the line of very fine white Bordeaux vintages.

"This estate, particularly well known for its white wines, has lived up to its reputation in this new release. The wine is rich while also taut, young and textured. Spice from wood aging comes in at the end. Drink from 2026." 95 pts, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
France
White
Biodynamic Wine

Region:  Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Appellation:  Pessac-Léognan AOC

Varietal/Blend:  65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon

ABV:  13%

Vineyard & Vine Age: The vineyards stretch across 45 hectares on gently rolling ground, rooted in a mix of clay-gravel and clay-limestone soils that suit both Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon well. The white vines average around 30 years of age, planted at high density (7,200 vines per hectare). Farming is environmentally focused and certified HVE since 2017, with organic and biocontrol practices, no herbicides, and careful canopy work done by hand. Harvest is entirely manual, with berry selection in the vineyard and again at the sorting table. Sauvignon Blanc picked from early to mid-September, followed by Sémillon a few days later.

Cellar: Fruit is cooled immediately after harvest, then gently pressed using a slow pneumatic press under inert gas, working with whole or destemmed bunches depending on the parcel. After cold settling, fermentation takes place in a mix of oak barrels and oak vats. The wine is aged for ten months on lees with regular stirring, using about 25% new oak in 225- and 400-litre barrels.

CSPC:  120760

Winemakers Note: 

What the Critics are saying: 

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Château Carbonnieux
2021 Pessac-Léognan AOC Blanc, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

Region:  Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Appellation:  Pessac-Léognan AOC

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The first nose is very pure; the cool month of August perfectly protected the aromatic potential. The full expression of Sauvignon Blanc on clay-limestone soil is present here, exhaling notes of grapefruit and lime blossom. After stirring, always necessary for young wines, the nose develops in aromas around lemony citrus fruits. The attack is lively, full of freshness, in the mid-palate the wine evolves with the very interesting fat of the Semillon aged on lees and ends with a fresh and dense finish. This continues in the mouth with a remarkable length. Among the aromas of the mouth, we again find the citrus fruits, like a candy, perceived on the nose as well as a delicacy that is both floral and fruity. 2021 is in keeping with the line of very fine white Bordeaux vintages.

"This estate, particularly well known for its white wines, has lived up to its reputation in this new release. The wine is rich while also taut, young and textured. Spice from wood aging comes in at the end. Drink from 2026." 95 pts, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon

ABV:  13%

Vineyard:  The vineyards stretch across 45 hectares on gently rolling ground, rooted in a mix of clay-gravel and clay-limestone soils that suit both Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon well. The white vines average around 30 years of age, planted at high density (7,200 vines per hectare). Farming is environmentally focused and certified HVE since 2017, with organic and biocontrol practices, no herbicides, and careful canopy work done by hand. Harvest is entirely manual, with berry selection in the vineyard and again at the sorting table. Sauvignon Blanc picked from early to mid-September, followed by Sémillon a few days later.

Cellar: Fruit is cooled immediately after harvest, then gently pressed using a slow pneumatic press under inert gas, working with whole or destemmed bunches depending on the parcel. After cold settling, fermentation takes place in a mix of oak barrels and oak vats. The wine is aged for ten months on lees with regular stirring, using about 25% new oak in 225- and 400-litre barrels.

CSPC:  120760

Winemakers Note: 

What the Critics are saying: 

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

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TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region:  Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Appellation:  Pessac-Léognan AOC

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Varietal/Blend:  65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.

Ageing: 

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

ABV:  13%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  120760

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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