{"product_id":"chateau-carbonnieux-blanc-pessac-leognan-grand-cru-classe-750ml","title":"Château Carbonnieux 2023 Blanc Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCarbonnieux is one of Bordeaux’s oldest estates. It was founded by Benedictine monks in the 13th century, as documented in a deed from 1292, and it is one of the six châteaux classified as a Cru Classé de Graves for both red and white wines (1959). It has historically been better known for its white wine than its red, and its 42-45 hectares of white grapes make it the largest white wine production in Pessac-Léognan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2023 Blanc is a blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon, fermented and aged about 10 months in oak barrels, bottled at 13% ABV. It is a classic example of the Pessac-Léognan style: Sauvignon Blanc for vibrant acidity and aromatic intensity, Sémillon for richness and texture, with the flinty minerality of the Graves gravel and a creamy texture that lets it age for 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritics gave it exceptional scores. Wine Enthusiast scored it 96 Points and named it a Cellar Selection: “The grapefruit and honey aromas of this wine are echoed in its crisp and rounded textures. It is ripe with apple and spice flavors, the wood aging subtly in the background. Drink from 2027.” Wine Spectator scored it 95: “This crackles with tarragon, fleur de sel, oyster shell and lemon pith notes that ripple throughout, while a steady core of yuzu and mirabelle plum moves through.” James Suckling scored it 94: “Sliced lemon, crushed stone, ginger and oyster shell aromas follow through to a medium body with crisp acidity and a crunchy finish. A very typical top white from Pessac.” Jane Anson also scored it 94: “Gunsmoke, stone fruits, elderflower, cold ash, oyster shell, spice. As it opens through the palate, creamy stone fruits add depth, grip and lift. Great quality, precise and with huge persistency.” The Wine Advocate’s Yohan Castaing gave it 92, describing “elegant aromas of pear, white peach, spring flowers and herbs,” a “medium-bodied, satiny and long texture enhanced by bright acids and a lively mid-palate,” and “a long, delicate, mouthwateringly mordant finish, making it a classic white wine from this estate.” Jeff Leve scored it 93, with “Granny Smith apples, flowers, lemon rind, honeysuckle, white peach, and pineapple,” and “the touch of crushed stones in the backend,” drink 2025 to 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a white Bordeaux that works with the best seafood: grilled white fish, roasted halibut, creamy seafood risotto, truffle pasta, and aged Gruyère, and a good alternative to white Burgundy for customers who want something with more freshness and herbal lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Carbonnieux 2023 Blanc is produced at Château Carbonnieux in Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France, a Grand Cru Classé de Graves (1959) for both red and white. It is a blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon, fermented and aged about 10 months in oak barrels. The estate, founded by Benedictine monks in the 13th century, has the largest white wine production in Pessac-Léognan. Bottled at 13% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast — 96 Points, Cellar Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The grapefruit and honey aromas of this wine are echoed in its crisp and rounded textures. It is ripe with apple and spice flavors, the wood aging subtly in the background. Drink from 2027.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 95 Points, #9 Top Wines of 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This crackles with tarragon, fleur de sel, oyster shell and lemon pith notes that ripple throughout, while a steady core of yuzu and mirabelle plum moves through.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sliced lemon, crushed stone, ginger and oyster shell aromas follow through to a medium body with crisp acidity and a crunchy finish. A very typical top white from Pessac. Drink now.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson — 94 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Gunsmoke, stone fruits, elderflower, cold ash, oyster shell, spice. As it opens through the palate, creamy stone fruits add depth, grip and lift. Great quality, precise and with huge persistency.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider — 93 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Granny Smith apples, flowers, lemon rind, honeysuckle, white peach, and pineapple is there with just a swirl or two in the perfume. Vibrant, fresh, and fruity with sweetness, spice, roundness, finishing with pineapples, white peach, and lemon curd, with the touch of crushed stones in the backend.” Drink 2025–2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYohan Castaing, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon, the 2023 Carbonnieux Blanc exhibits elegant aromas of pear, white peach, spring flowers and herbs, followed by a medium-bodied, satiny and long texture enhanced by bright acids and a lively mid-palate. It concludes with a long, delicate, mouthwateringly mordant finish, making it a classic white wine from this estate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight gold. Grapefruit, honey, pear, and white peach, with spring flowers, herbs, lemon rind, and flinty gunsmoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied, satiny, and creamy, with yuzu, mirabelle plum, and stone fruit, bright acidity, and a lively mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, delicate, and saline, with oyster shell, lemon curd, and crushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCru Classé de Graves (1959), red and white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65% Sauvignon Blanc · 35% Sémillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Carbonnieux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10 months, oak barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Enthusiast 96 (Cellar Selection) · Wine Spectator 95 · James Suckling 94 · Jane Anson 94 · Jeff Leve 93 · Wine Advocate 92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025–2035 (up to 10–15 years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA benchmark Pessac-Léognan white: flinty, creamy, and built to age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrapefruit, honey, white peach, oyster shell, lemon pith, tarragon, crushed stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled white fish and roasted halibut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy seafood risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe lightly chilled, at about 10-12°C, in a large white wine glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44140318392386,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Ch_teau_Carbonnieux_2023_Blanc_Pessac-L_ognan_Grand_Cru_Class_de_Graves_750ml.jpg?v=1792889927","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/chateau-carbonnieux-blanc-pessac-leognan-grand-cru-classe-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}