Château Carbonnieux - Pessac-Léognan - La Croix de Carbonnieux - Red - 2018

Wine:

With its well-ripened flavours anchored in an excellent vintage, the 2018 Red Pessac-Léognan Croix de Carbonnieux reveals both depth and substance. This is a full, complete wine with undeniable charm, maintaining a lovely freshness complemented by spicy and floral notes. Ready to enjoy now, it pairs beautifully with roasted poultry or a thyme-infused veal rack.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vatting for 3 to 4 weeks in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Aged for 12 months in barrels, 35% of which are new.

Color:

Intense, brilliant ruby red.

Nose:

A bouquet of red fruits with a hint of smoke.

Palate:

Fresh and precise, the first sip reveals a pure and indulgent character. This cuvée, with its delicate tannins, stands out for its impeccably balanced structure.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast poultry, rack of veal with thyme, herb-crusted shoulder of lamb, spiced duck breast.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

An icon of Pessac-Léognan, Château Carbonnieux is one of the rare estates whose reputation has been built primarily around its white wine. Exquisitely refined and elegant, it undoubtedly ranks among the finest of Bordeaux’s vineyards.

Today, the estate—still family-run—has reached its pinnacle, excelling in both red and white wines, with remarkable intensity and great ageing potential. The consistency of the estate is rare enough to be noted, as Carbonnieux always expresses the distinctive character of the Léognan terroir, regardless of the vintage.