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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 - 2005
36% Merlot – 7 % Cabernet franc – 57% Cabernet Sauvignon
COLOUR: Deep red colour, with purple hues.
NOSE: A nose of red fruit, cocoa and roasted aromas, followed by crisp mentholated touches. Hints of violet then appear, followed by blackcurrant and fruit of the forest.
PALATE: Full and smooth initially. The tannins are dense and lend good structure to the wine, which is full-bodied and opulent, although...