Château Carbonnieux Pessac-Léognan Cru Classé de Graves 2019

One of the great classics of Bordeaux dry whites, demonstrating its ability to consistently deliver polish and impact while retaining classic white Bordeaux minerality and freshness. There are touches of freshly cut grass on the attack, variety typicity although there is also a good amount of Sémillon in the blend adding structure and richness. The texture opens and widens through the mid palate, and this is a wine with a deft touch and plenty of juice on the finish. Andréa Perrin, son of co-owner Eric Perrin, joined the team as the château’s cellar master in January 2019. 25% new oak (with ageing taking place in a variety of barrels and wooden vats from 225h to 50hl).