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Château Carbonnieux 2010

Name: Château Carbonnieux 2010
Brand: Château Carbonnieux
SKU: 1071/10
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.71 (558 reviews)

Cru classe -

Bordeaux

Pessac-Leognan

- Red - See details

Parker | 90

J. Robinson | 15

Wine Spectator | 91

J. Suckling | 89-90

R. Gabriel | 18

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Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Extremely soft, up-front, classic Pessac-Leognan, the 2010 Carbonnieux possesses plenty of unsmoked cigar tobacco, roasted herbs, lavender, sweet kirsch and black currant fruit and sweet tannin. Seductive, lush and sensual, it is rather Burgundian in its elegant, savory, evolved style. Drink it over the next 15-20 years.

/100

Wine Spectator

James Molesworth

Intense, with dark, smoldering tobacco and charcoal leading the way, along with densely layered currant preserves, fig paste and blackberry coulis flavors. The finish lets the pure fruit sing, while a violet note waits in reserve. Best from 2014 through 2024.

/20

Jancis Robinson

Julia Harding MW

Pure, dark, intense cassis. Firm, savoury and powerful, yet it forms a harmonious whole. Dense, chewy finish and still has freshness. (JH)

/100

Jeff Leve

Leve Jeff

On the light, elegant side of the style range with ripe, fresh cherries and black raspberries, earth and tobacco characteristics. The wine finishes with fresh, spicy, bright red berries.

/100

Andreas Larsson

Dark, bright, ruby purple. The nose is very elegant, showing some new oak, vanilla, roasted coffee, blackcurrant and dark berries; the palate is dense without heaviness, elegant, dark fruit, bright freshness and very good length; should develop really well; elegant and stylish.

/20

Weinwisser

Dark, dense garnet with a violet core. Beautiful bouquet of licorice, cassis and blackberries, with underlying tobacco and a subtly milky sweetness. Fleshy on the palate, muscular tannins, still a bit forward. The Carbonnieux team is on a winning streak and has the best young wine of the last 20 years in barrels.

/20

René Gabriel

Dark, dense garnet with a purple core. Beautiful bouquet, showing licorice, cassis and blackberries, a touch of tobacco underneath, and a subtly milky sweetness forming over the nose. Fleshy on the palate, muscular, yet with well-supporting tannins, still a bit forward. The Carbonnieux team is on a winning track and has produced the best young wine of the last 20 years. (18/20). 12: Dark wine-red with ruby reflections. Open bouquet with a slightly gluey impression, ripe fruit, currently showing a bit alcoholic. Only on the palate does its fairly great class come to the fore, rich extract, the tannins are powerful yet already tuned in their astringency. Brilliant Carbonnieux. (18/20). 19: Eric Perrin gave us a bottle for dinner at the Auberge des Vignes. Still young and sturdy. Very good for Cabonnieux, but not quite so great for 2010. (18/20).

/20

André Kunz

Restrained, spicy bouquet, blue berries, mocha, nutshells. Velvety, balanced, powerful palate with good fruit, fine-grained tannins, intense aromatics, full finish. 17/20 2016 - 2028

/100

Jane Anson

Great quality, some austere tannins on the opening beats, and a wave of cocoa bean, cassis, black tea, leather, cloves and smoked thyme.

/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

Disappointing when tasted from the bottle. The nose is indeed fruity, but with a touch of alcohol. The palate is flavorful, yet a bit light. Medium length.

/100

Wine Enthusiast

Roger Voss

90-92 Toasty aromas on a wine that at this stage is dried by wood. The fruit is at a distance here, although the acidity is very present.

Description

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Carbonnieux 2010

Tasting

Color

The color displays a deep ruby-red hue, enhanced by intense violet highlights that gradually evolve toward garnet and brick tones at the rim.

Nose

The bouquet reveals remarkable aromatic complexity, unfolding notes of unsmoked tobacco, roasted herbs, and lavender. Aromas of kirsch, blackcurrant, and dark fruits mingle with hints of toast and cedar. With aeration, the nose develops nuances of white pepper, clove, and fresh herbs that underscore the classic elegance of the appellation.

Palate

The attack is smooth and velvety, before opening into a generous, full-bodied palate. The dense, concentrated texture is supported by silky, refined tannins that are perfectly integrated. Flavors of red and black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry) harmonize with toasty notes from aging in French oak barrels. The long, persistent finish leaves an impression of freshness, with spicy notes and vibrant red fruit, accompanied by subtle touches of tobacco and minerality.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs ideally with grilled or roasted red meats, notably ribeye steak and leg of lamb. It also matches perfectly with game dishes such as pheasant or venison, as well as recipes featuring wild mushrooms. Aged hard cheeses also make a harmonious pairing.

Serving and cellaring

Château Carbonnieux Rouge 2010 can be enjoyed now and will continue to evolve through around 2030. It is best served at a temperature of 16 to 18°C. Decanting for one hour will allow it to fully express its aromatic complexity.

A lively and elegant Grand Cru Classé from Pessac-Léognan

The estate

Acquired in 1956 by the Perrin family, Château Carbonnieux is located in Pessac-Léognan, in the Graves area of Bordeaux. Classified as a Grand Cru de Graves since 1959, the estate covers 100 hectares in a single block, divided into 119 plots, 45% of which are dedicated to white wines, the true signature of the estate. Today, Philibert Perrin and Marc Perrin, representing the fourth generation, run the estate with a modern approach, favoring low-sulfur viticulture without organic certification.

The vineyard

The Château Carbonnieux vineyard benefits from an outstanding terroir located at the top of a gravelly ridge in Pessac-Léognan. The soils are composed of deep Garonne gravels resting on clay-limestone subsoils, providing optimal drainage and natural water regulation. This mosaic of terroirs allows a precise expression of each grape variety, with Cabernet Sauvignon planted on the most free-draining gravels and Merlot on slightly cooler areas. The estate practices eco-responsible viticulture, certified Haute Valeur Environnementale since 2017.

The vintage

The 2010 vintage is considered exceptional in Bordeaux. After a mild winter, the season was marked by a particularly dry summer and moderate temperatures, creating ideal conditions for optimal ripening. Generous, consistent sunshine enabled Cabernet Sauvignon to reach perfect physiological ripeness while preserving the hallmark freshness of Pessac-Léognan. The Merlots developed beautiful concentration while retaining their tannic structure. This climatic combination produced wines of remarkable intensity, with exceptional balance and considerable aging potential.

Winemaking and aging

The harvest for Château Carbonnieux Rouge 2010 was carried out by hand over an extended period, with rigorous grape sorting on a selection table. Parcel-by-parcel vinification took place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with pump-overs and punch-downs to gently extract tannins. Maceration lasted between three and four weeks. After alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation took place in tank before blending. Aging of Château Carbonnieux Rouge 2010 continued for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 35 to 40% new wood, allowing harmonious integration of oak notes without masking the expression of fruit and terroir.

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon (65%)
Merlot (30%)
Cabernet Franc (5%)

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