
Chateau Carbonnieux 2019 rouge Pessac Leognan
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20 Jan, 2022 – Black fruit, dried sage, charred bark, lavender, graphite and oyster shell on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm, tightly wound tannins. Focused. Excellent tannin framing. Best yet. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. Try in 2026.

The 2019 Carbonnieux has turned out beautifully. All the elements come together in a deep, textured Pessac-Léognan that is an absolute delight to taste today. Wild cherry, licorice, mocha, dried herbs, orange peel, mint and spice give the 2019 gorgeous layers of nuance. There's wonderful depth here and plenty of staying power too.

I am so pleased that the 2019 Carbonnieux has retained the engaging aromatics that I found from the barrel sample: copious blackberry, raspberry, incense and light violet aromas soar from the glass. The palate is very well balanced with fine-grained tannins, and much more precise than recent vintages, leading to a harmonious, silky-smooth, almost tender finish. More polished than recent vintages, this Carbonnieux comes highly recommended.

Solid, with red currant and cherry paste notes allied to a tarry spine, with tobacco and iron accents on the finish. Shows good drive through the finish, too. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2023 through 2032. 15,000 cases made.

Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Attraktive Edelholznuancen, schwarze Kirschen, ein Hauch von Nougat. Stoffig, reife, süße Kirschen, reife, tragende Tannine, mineralisch, extraktsüßer Nachhall, gute Länge, gutes Entwicklungspotenzial.

Dunkles Rubingranat. opaker Kern. violette Reflexe. dezente Randaufhellung. Attraktive Edelholznuancen. schwarze Kirschen. ein Hauch von Nougat. Stoffig. reife. süße Kirschen. reife. tragende Tannine. mineralisch. extraktsüßer Nachhall. gute Länge. gutes Entwicklungspotenzial.

The 2019 Carbonnieux was picked 18 September to 10 October at 45hl/ha. matured in 40% new oak. It has an expressive bouquet with lively blackberry. bilberry and brown spices. all well defined and "natural". The palate is silky smooth on the entry with plush black fruit laced with black pepper and allspice. a touch of clove towards the seductive finish. This is a more sensual Carbonnieux than I am accustomed to. Maybe I hope it will develop more grip. but it certainly will appeal to those seeking a plush Pessac-Léognan. I wonder about its longevity vis-a-vis its peers. Tasted three times. later samples showing a little more charm and flesh.

Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon. 30% Merlot. 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. the 2019 Carbonnieux was harvested from the 18th of September to the 10th of October. Yields were 45 hectoliters per hectare this year. The alcohol came in at 14.5% with a pH of 3.69. It is being aged in French oak barrels. 40% new. for an anticipated 12-15 months. Deep garnet-purple in color. it prances out of the glass with invigorating scents of fresh redcurrants. black cherries and cassis with touches of bay leaves. pencil shavings and cloves. Medium to full-bodied. the palate has impressive vivacity with loads of crunchy black fruits and a refreshing line. framed by grainy tannins. finishing with a minty lift.

I am impressed. Blue-fruit and blackberry character with crushed stone and cement. Dried lavender. too. It’s full and chewy with polished tannins. Really focused. One of the best I have had from here.