2015 Carbonnieux Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 94 DC 93 JS 93 JD 92 WA 92 WS 92 JL 91
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, April 2018

The firm tannins in this wine are dense and concentrated, ripe rather than dry. The fruit and juicy acidity give the wine richness and crispness at the same time. It has a great future. Drink from 2025.
DC 93

Decanter, December 2017

This delicious wine impressed during en primeur, and still does - it's one of the best wines ever produced here, with succulent, fleshy but restrained black fruits and good balance. It's not one that you will have to wait...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, February 2018

The dark berry and iodine aromas are fascinating with bark and black tea undertones. Medium to full body, juicy fruit and a savory finish. Hints of tobacco and chocolate. A long time favorite. Drink in 2020.
JD 92

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

92+ The 2015 Château Carbonnieux is made from 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 18 months in 30% new barrels. Classic notes of black cherries, ground herbs, licorice, and hints of...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2018

Medium garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Carbonnieux is very earthy with fallen leaves, mossy bark and damp soil notions with a core of red currants and black raspberries plus a waft of wild thyme. The medium-bodied palate...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, January 2018

Offers cassis, raspberry and cherry paste flavors, showing flashes of mulling spice, sweet tobacco and warm earth. Suave and accessible. Best from 2019 through 2027. — J.M.
JL 91

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2018

Medium bodied, energetic, soft, earthy expression, that already shows an elegant, easy to drink charm. The finish delivers ripe, sweet, red berries and tobacco. This will be a pleasure to well early in life, yet it can be...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%

The 2015 Carbonnieux Bordeaux Blend from the Pessac Leognan region in Bordeaux, France is a remarkable red wine that showcases the true essence of this renowned wine region. With its medium garnet-purple color, this wine immediately captivates the eye, drawing you in with its elegance and sophistication.

On the nose, the 2015 Carbonnieux reveals a captivating array of aromas. Earthy notes of fallen leaves, mossy bark, and damp soil intertwine with a core of red currants and black raspberries, creating a harmonious bouquet. A delicate waft of wild thyme adds an intriguing touch to the aromatic profile.

Medium-bodied and fresh, the palate of this wine is firm and grainy, delivering a delightful texture that enhances the overall drinking experience. Delicate red fruits dance on the tongue, complemented by an earthy finish that lingers gracefully. The balance achieved in this wine is truly remarkable, with each element seamlessly blending together.

Renowned wine critic Lisa Perrotti-Brown of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the 2015 Carbonnieux with an impressive score of 92 points. She describes the wine as earthy with a core of red currants and black raspberries, praising its firm and fresh palate.

Another esteemed critic, Jeb Dunnuck, awarded the wine 92+ points, noting its classic notes of black cherries, ground herbs, licorice, and hints of earth. He emphasizes the wine's concentration, structure, and ripe tannins, suggesting that it will benefit from additional bottle aging.

The 2015 Carbonnieux has also garnered high praise from other critics. Wine Spectator awarded it 92 points, highlighting its cassis, raspberry, and cherry paste flavors, as well as its suave and accessible nature. James Suckling awarded it 93 points, praising its dark berry and iodine aromas, juicy fruit, and savory finish.

With its firm and dense tannins, this wine has a great future ahead of it. Wine Enthusiast awarded it an impressive score of 94 points, noting its richness, crispness, and potential for aging. Decanter also praised this wine, remarking that it is one of the best ever produced by the estate, with succulent black fruits and good balance.

The 2015 Carbonnieux is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but also has the potential to age beautifully. Its elegance, complexity, and the high praise it has received from critics make it a must-try for any wine enthusiast. Whether you choose to savor it now or lay it down for a few more years, this wine is sure to impress.