Château Carbonnieux - Red Pessac-Léognan 2015

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Nez expressif, original, fruité et floral. De la pureté à défaut de grande complexité. Très jolie bouche, élégante, qui dessine une courbe agréable. Finale souple et fruitée.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/2/2016

Attractive dark red fruits, subtle liquorice and gently insisting tannins. One that will deliver pleasure earlier than some. There’s a silky approachability, but it should also develop well.
2023-2035

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Finesse, charm and soft, polished, fresh, ripe, smoky, dark, red fruits make this medium-bodied wine quite the treat.

Bettane & Desseauve

17 / 20

the4/28/2016

Joli vin élégant, fraîcheur. Conforme à la grande qualité du cru en rouge depuis plusieurs années.

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Carbonnieux is laced with generous black cherry, plum, scorched earth, game, tobacco and cedar. The ripe, voluptuous fruit nearly buries the tannins, but they are very much present. This is an especially creamy, racy Pessac-Léognan built on forward fruit. The wine's textural balance and overall feel only add to the wine's considerable appeal.

Jancis Robinson

17 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016

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Very deep crimson. Intense, brooding nose. Pretty dry but well constituted. Dry finish. Quite ambitious. Seems pretty Cabernet.

Drink 2025-2038

timatkin.com

89 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

René Gabriel

17 / 20

the4/10/2016

Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Offenes Bouquet, reife rote Kirschen, Milchkaffeetouch, also auch etwas laktische Tendenzen zeigend. Im Gaumen saftig und elegant, tendiert auf frühen Spass auf recht grossem Niveau. Sicherlich eher modern vinifiziert, aber er weiss sich zu behaupten. Toller Carbonnieux! 17/20 2020 – 2035

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

A very tannic young wine with lots of extract. Full body, chewy and rich. Needs careful barrel maturation. Could be the best red ever from here. Traditional style.

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

Vibrant, with a tangy damson plum note lifting the dark currant and blackberry fruit, while subtle juniper and black tea accents line the finish. Shows good character.—J.M.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martin

The 2015 Carbonnieux is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot matured in 30% new barrels for 15-18 months. It has a surprisingly high-toned and opulent bouquet, with kirsch and orange sorbet infusing the cassis and raspberry fruit. The palate is sweet and generous in style, harmonious in the mouth, with the structure only becoming apparent as it wends its way to the finish. Perhaps it just cuts away a little swiftly, but otherwise this remains a very well-crafted and highly enjoyable Pessac-Léognan. Drink 2020-2042