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Wine Description
The Story
One of the most ancient winegrowing estates in Bordeaux, Chateau Carbonnieux has made wine without interruptin since the 13th century. The chateau itself is an impressive building dating from the 4th century that had as many as twelve towers at one time.
The first owners - and accomplished winegrowers - were the Benedictine monks of Sainte-Croix abbey in Bordeaux, who made internationally-renowned red and white wines centuries ago. They als...
Wine Information
Château Carbonnieux Red – 2003
34% Merlot – 7 % Cabernet franc – 59% Cabernet Sauvignon
COLOUR: fine deep crimson colour
NOSE: The nose is marked by aromas of grilled spices, sap and ripe fruit. When the wine is swirled, the terroir expresses the mineral and smoky fragrances distinctive of the personality of Léognan wines.
PALATE: Bold, vibrant and crisp initial taste, for this heat-wave vintage. The wine is firm, dominated by full-bodie...