2014 Château Carbonnieux, Grand Cru Classé. Château Carbonnieux
Pessac-Léognan AOC,
Bordeaux,
France,
13% vol., 6 870
Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc 75%; Sémillon 25%
The wine is pale lemon in colour with green hues. A bright and quite an aromatic nose; aromas of stone fruits, yellow apple, pear, asparagus and a hint of pine. Brisk acidity, moderate well integrated alcohol, a medium body; flavours of grapefruit, green apple, pear; well balanced, fruity with quite a long finish. Ready for drinking with some potential for ageing. Tasted blind.
Country of purchase: Russia
Tasted on 23/04/2019