2018 Carbonnieux Blanc, Graves (Pre-Arrival)
SKU #1407923
93-95 points
Wine Enthusiast
Really delicious and intense Carbonnieux already with lemon-rind, green-apple and lime character. Medium body. Energetic finish.
(4/2019)
91-93 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Carbonnieux 2018 Blanc features intense lime juice, yuzu and green mango scents with touches of lemon curd and white pepper. Medium-bodied, very tightly wound and zesty in the mouth, it has a racy backbone and a mineral-laced finish. (LPB)
(4/2019)
92 points
Decanter
Sémillon flavours are to the fore right now in this full and ripe white. Exotic fruits, stone fruits, apricot and white peach flesh all vye for attention on the palate. It's a little low in acidity but beautifully balanced and extremely caressing. I tasted this a few times and the generosity and delicacy came across each time. There's a lot to enjoy here, but in a softer, gentler expression. 25% new oak. 40hl/ha yield. Drinking Window 2020 - 2030 (JA)
(3/2019)
91-92 points
James Suckling
The wine already has a delicious side that is both refreshing and tangy. Its tight texture is bright, shining with herbs and crisp fruitiness. It exudes freshness on the finish. (RV)
(4/2019)
89-92 points
Wine Spectator
Youthfully jangly, offering a mix of asparagus and herb notes that are starting to give way to green plum and yellow apple flavors. Still a bit turbid, so best to wait and see how this develops. Delivers range and depth. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. (JM, Web-2019)
Jancis Robinson
65% Sauvignon, 35% Sémillon; 25% new oak. Barrel sample. Cloudy lemon. Invitingly creamy, mealy aroma over lively citrus plus a touch of crushed stones. More herbal on the palate. Deeply fruited, obviously oaky, but flavourful and with potential harmony. (JH)
(3/2019)