Château Carbonnieux Rouge Cru Classé Graves 2019

Flaschenbewertung (Dezember 2021): "Wunderbarer Ausdruck von schwarzen Beeren und Lakritze, ergänzt durch Nuancen von Graphit. Der süßliche Charakter des Auftakts eröffnet eine angenehme Perspektive. Die Tannine sind elegant, kompakt und sorgen, zusammen mit der Säurestruktur, für Balance. Fruchtiger und lang anhaltender Abgang."
93/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2024-2039

"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."
93/100 Punkte

"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."
91-93/100 Punkte

"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. -- Neal Martin"
92-94/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2023-2040