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Château Carbonnieux Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend 2022
Our favorite White Bordeaux year in and year out is Chateau Carbonnieux. One of the great classics of Bordeaux dry whites, demonstrating its ability to consistently deliver polish and impact while retaining classic white Bordeaux minerality and freshness. 94 Points Wine Enthusiast "Top 100 Cellar Selection of 2022": "The estate is noted for white wine, and this latest release lives up to the reputation. This textured, mainly Sauvignon Blanc wine has tight acidity set against wood aging and ripe citrus and white-fruit flavors." 92 Points Wine Spectator: "Fresh and breezy, with a fleur de sel edge that adds nice energy to the core of gooseberry, white peach and lemon gelée. Presents a pretty quinine echo through the finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2026." 91 Points Robert Parker: "The Carbonnieux Blanc delivers loads of zesty sparks of yuzu and lime peels over a core of green apples, fresh grapefruit and crushed rock with a hint of wild thyme. The medium-bodied palate is crisp and refreshing, offering a great intensity of citrusy flavors with a chalky finish."
Ratings on Delectable
Jay Kline 
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2022 Blanc pours is straw color with medium viscosity and no signs of sediment or particles. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of grapefruit, stone fruit, jalapeño, fresh cut alfalfa, candied nuts some vanilla and clove. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Textbook Bordeaux Blanc. Drink now through 2037.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2022 Blanc pours is straw color with medium viscosity and no signs of sediment or particles. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of grapefruit, stone fruit, jalapeño, fresh cut alfalfa, candied nuts some vanilla and clove. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Textbook Bordeaux Blanc. Drink now through 2037.
9.1
Sipping Fine Wine
Blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc & 35% Semillon, pale lemon-green color with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes, 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon, apple and grapefruit with peppers and a touch of herbs. Medium+ length, balanced lively acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral character. Very good to drink now, will benefit from bottle aging.
Blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc & 35% Semillon, pale lemon-green color with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes, 25% new oak. On the palate flavors of melon, apple and grapefruit with peppers and a touch of herbs. Medium+ length, balanced lively acidity, ending with a fruit and mineral character. Very good to drink now, will benefit from bottle aging.
9.2Louis Martin
Lemon, apricot and passion fruit aroma.
Lemon, apricot and passion fruit aroma.
9.0
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