2021 Chateau Carbonnieux, Rouge Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan

The 2021 Carbonnieux is gorgeous. It has more than enough mid-palate depth and overall richness to fill out its frame. Dark red cherry, plum, cinnamon, spice and incense all flesh out with a bit of aeration. Pliant and yet also nicely structured, the 2021 is a winner. I loved it. Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022

The 2021 Carbonnieux has a focused, quite perfumed bouquet of blackberry, blueberry and crushed stone aromas; the oak is well-integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, and a little short, perhaps, yet balanced, leading to an unassuming finish. Not an exciting Carbonnieux, but I suspect it will develop well in barrel.
Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2022

The 2021 Carbonnieux has a spicy bouquet with aromas of pencil lead, licorice, blackberries and green pepper. Medium-bodied and fresh with chewy tannins, it’s tense and extracted with a tannic, dense, metallic finish. This is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.