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Chateau Carbonnieux Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2022

$5799

One of Graves' great châteaux, with vines planted on the region's famous deep gravel beds — and a serious table-wine pedigree on the white side, where Carbonnieux is best known. The 2022 is a Sauvignon Blanc-led blend (with a healthy chunk of Sémillon for body), aged on its lees in a mix of barrels and large wooden vats. The result is what Carbonnieux always does best: fine, citrus-driven Sauvignon character with the creamy, layered texture that only barrel-aged whites can give you. Luxury without weight, in classic Pessac-Léognan fashion.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"The 2022 Carbonnieux Blanc is classy and elegant from the first taste. Bright saline undertones drive through a core of citrus peel, white pepper, chalk, sage and mint. This brisk, dry white is impeccable and delicious."

Robert Parker

93 points

"A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon, the 2022 Carbonnieux Blanc evokes notes of boxwood, white flowers, spices, confit citrus and pear mingled with dominant Sauvignon Blanc-inflected notes. Medium to full-bodied, incisive and layered, it’s deeper than the 2021, with a round, enrobing palate, bright acids and a long, penetrating and mouthwatering finish complemented by a delicate gastronomic bitterness due to the dryness of the year. This is a great effort." —Yohan Castaing

Decanter

93 points

"Racy and alive on the palate, this thrills with lemon and lime acidity and some peach florality. Juicy and clean with some soft sweetness as well which gives added complexity and nuance. Green apple and pear on the finish with some wet stone minerality."

Wine Spectator

93 points

"Bright and engaging, with chive oil, thyme and oyster shell notes blitzing to the fore, followed quickly by a second wave of enticing lemon pith, white peach and star fruit flavors through the long, fresh, pure finish. Someone bring the langoustines and saffron aioli. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon."

More about Chateau Carbonnieux

Carbonnieux isn’t quite a white wine specialist — they make a lot of red wine too — but of all of Bordeaux’s important châteaux, they're the only one that makes about as much white wine as they make red. They take it seriously. And they make it in the region of Bordeaux that has been most successful at producing complex white wines: Graves.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sauvignon Blanc , Semillon , White Blend

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Sole meunière, oysters, grilled swordfish or tuna, roast chicken, or a creamy goat-cheese salad.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied and crisp. Lemon confit, white peach, pear, and a hint of boxwood; bright acidity, creamy lees texture, gentle oak, and a long, mouthwatering finish.

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