2016 Carbonnieux Blanc, Pessac-Léognan
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92DC
92WS
91RP
91VN
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90JD
$34.99
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93
Wine Enthusiast
Reviewed March 2019Lightly herbal, this is a crisp and bright wine. The strong structural element will allow the wine to age, with a textured character and perfumed acidity at the end. (RV)
Professional Reviews
92
Decanter
This wine has Pessac typicity, on the high-gloss side of things. Its pretty high in Sauvignon/Semillon character on the nose, which is good, and it has clear typicity, although the oak overshadows the minerality. It has a gourmet ending, with an apricot and honeysuckle twist, as well as high acidity. (JA)
92
Wine Spectator
Very fresh, with lovely verbena, honeysuckle and jasmine notes leading the way, backed by racy meringue, yellow apple and melon rind flavors, showing a very late flash of oyster shell detail. (JM)
91
Wine Advocate
The Carbonnieux 2016 Blanc features fresh white peaches, Bosc pears and honeysuckle with touches of lemongrass and yuzu. Medium-bodied, refreshing and with a lovely intensity of apple and pears layers, it finishes on a mineral note. (LPB)
Staff Reviews
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Dejah Overby
Dejah Overby
70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon consisting of classic relatable aromas such as dried apricot, guava, passion fruit and honey with a bit of lemongrass and fennel on the tail end. Med acidity, tons of mineral finishing with a slight wet clay soil nuance. A good aperitif wine that can be enjoyed with most meals consisting of fish and veggies.
Notes
91 points Antonio Galloni in Vinous: "The 2016 Carbonnieux Blanc is one of the better whites of the year, as it has quite a bit of freshness and overall energy. Citrus, mint and floral notes show lovely cut and tension throughout." (01/2019)
Details
| Origin | Pessac-Leognan/Graves, Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| SKU | 1402575 |