 | 2019 Ch. Carbonnieux - Pessac Léognan GCC | € 31,00 (€ 37,51) |
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"Des belles jambes" glijden langs het glas terwijl de neus voorlopig nog vrij discreet is. Op de hemelszachte tongval volgt een volle milieu de bouche: de rode Carbonnieux 2019 komt opnieuw haast bourgondisch over in zijn stralende uitdrukking. Die heerlijke zachtheid wordt het pronkstuk voor Andréa, de zoon van Eric Perrin, die ermee zijn eerste millésime signeert als wijnmaker. Eén en al charme. Doe zo voort! De nazaten van Erics broer, Philibert Perrin, zijn een stuk jonger: zijn eerste kindje werd geboren in 2019! IN DE PERS 94 Neal Martin – vinous.com (Februari 2022) I am so pleased that the 2019 Carbonnieux has retained the engaging aromatics that I found from the barrel sample: copious blackberry, raspberry, incense and light violet aromas soar from the glass. The palate is very well balanced with fine-grained tannins, and much more precise than recent vintages, leading to a harmonious, silky-smooth, almost tender finish. More polished than recent vintages, this Carbonnieux comes highly recommended. Drink 2023-2040. 92-94 Neal Martin – vinous.com (Juni 2020) The 2019 Carbonnieux was picked 18 September to 10 October at 45hl/ha, matured in 40% new oak. It has an expressive bouquet with lively blackberry, bilberry and brown spices, all well defined and "natural". The palate is silky smooth on the entry with plush black fruit laced with black pepper and allspice, a touch of clove towards the seductive finish. This is a more sensual Carbonnieux than I am accustomed to. Maybe I hope it will develop more grip, but it certainly will appeal to those seeking a plush Pessac-Léognan. I wonder about its longevity vis-a-vis its peers. Tasted three times, later samples showing a little more charm and flesh. Drink 2023-2040. 92 Antonio Galloni – vinous.com (Februari 2022) The 2019 Carbonnieux has turned out beautifully. All the elements come together in a deep, textured Pessac-Léognan that is an absolute delight to taste today. Wild cherry, licorice, mocha, dried herbs, orange peel, mint and spice give the 2019 gorgeous layers of nuance. There's wonderful depth here and plenty of staying power too. Drink 2024-2032. 90-92 Antonio Galloni – vinous.com (Juni 2020) The 2019 Carbonnieux is dark, fleshy and inviting. Blueberry jam, gravel, spice, menthol and lavender infuse the 2019 with striking depth. Savory, earthy and mineral notes add layers of nuance to a core of inky dark fruit in this super-expressive, juicy Pessac-Léognan. The 2019 is promising, that much is clear. The oak needs to integrate. Then again, this is a barrel sample shipped from Bordeaux to New York, so we will see. There is real depth and quite a bit of potential. 91 William Kelley - robertparker.com (April 2022) Exhibiting aromas of earthy black fruits, bay leaf, burning embers and forest floor, the 2019 Carbonnieux is medium to full-bodied, rich and enveloping, with a broad attack that segues into a fleshy core of fruit framed by ripe acids and fine, powdery tannins that assert themselves gently on the finish. Drink 2025-2045. 91-93 Lisa Perrotti-Brown – robertparker.com (Juni 2020) Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Carbonnieux was harvested from the 18th of September to the 10th of October. Yields were 45 hectoliters per hectare this year. The alcohol came in at 14.5% with a pH of 3.69. It is being aged in French oak barrels, 40% new, for an anticipated 12-15 months. Deep garnet-purple in color, it prances out of the glass with invigorating scents of fresh redcurrants, black cherries and cassis with touches of bay leaves, pencil shavings and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has impressive vivacity with loads of crunchy black fruits and a refreshing line, framed by grainy tannins, finishing with a minty lift. 92 Jane Anson – decanter.com (Juni 2020) 93-94 James Suckling – jamessuckling.com (Juni 2020) I am impressed. Blue-fruit and blackberry character with crushed stone and cement. Dried lavender, too. It’s full and chewy with polished tannins. Really focused. One of the best I have had from here. 91-93 Yohan Castaign – anthocyanes.com (Juni 2020) 90-92 Jeff Leve – winecellarinsider.com (Juni 2020) CarbonnieuxDepuis son installation à Carbonnieux en 1962, Antony Perrin a constitué des vignobles sur les meilleurs terroirs de Pessac-Léognan. Ses deux fils, Éric et Philibert, continuent de mener une politique très qualitative. Le Château Carbonnieux est situé sur un point culminant de la commune de Léognan, une très jolie bâtisse avec des tourelles de style périgourdin, et le vignoble d’un seul tenant tout autour sur un terroir graveleux légèrement pentu est parfaitement drainé par un cours d’eau nommé l’Eau Blanche. Les 50 hectares qui produisent le vin rouge sont encépagés de 60% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet franc, 1% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot. 42 hectares sont consacrés au blanc (65% Sauvignon, 35% Sémillon). Les fermentations sont rigoureusement contrôlées à basses températures durant 3 à 4 semaines. Le chai a été élaboré avec un souci de qualité manifeste, le vin y circule par gravitation, évitant ainsi des remontages traumatisants. Les longues cuvaisons en cuves inox de 21 jours sont idéales pour extraire toute la précieuse matière. Le vin est placé en barrique (1/3 de neuves, 1/3 dans les barriques d’un an) pour un élevage de 18 mois pour le rouge dont la structure le mérite, et d’environ 10 mois pour le blanc qui y développe de subtils arômes que l’on reconnaît à coup sûr à l’aveugle. Dans ce terroir d’exception, une attention particulière est donnée aux hommes et aux femmes car chaque parcelle porte un prénom féminin ou celui du vigneron qui s’en est occupé. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||