Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac Leognan Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Carbonnieux Blanc
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc 65%, Sémillon 35%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 95 (Cellar Selection); Vinous (Neal Martin) 92-94; James Suckling 93; Wine Advocate 91; Decanter 91; Wine Spectator 90

Tasting Note
Fresh grapefruit and lemon zest with lime blossom, white peach and honeysuckle; saline mineral thread, subtle spice and creamy Sémillon texture. Medium‑full body, vibrant acidity and a long, fresh finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, lobster, grilled white fish, roast chicken with cream sauce, foie gras, creamy cheeses. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed cod, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green curry with seafood, Cantonese steamed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; pneumatic pressing, cold settling; fermentation in stainless steel and oak; 10 months ageing in barrels and foudres (25% new) with lees stirring.

Vineyard Info
Château Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classé de Graves; historic estate in Léognan owned and run by the Perrin family for generations, producing whites and reds.