Château Carbonnieux 2024

A Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé combining freshness and elegance

The estate

Founded in the 13th century, Château Carbonnieux is one of the oldest estates in Bordeaux, located in Léognan in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. The vineyard extends over 92 hectares, divided between red and white grape varieties. Currently managed by Eric and Philibert Perrin, the estate stands out for its commitment to sustainable viticulture and its historical innovations, notably the early use of barrels for white wines, while preserving the medieval heritage of the château.

The vineyard

Château Carbonnieux oversees a vineyard that comes from vines averaging 26 years old, grown on the emblematic terroirs of Pessac-Léognan. These plots benefit from meticulous management, with particular attention paid to soil cover techniques and leaf removal. The HVE level 3 (Version 4) certification attests to the estate's commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

The vintage

In 2024, the very early bud break is followed by a cool and wet spring, slowing down the vegetative cycle. The flowering at the end of May takes place under good conditions, with little shatter. The summer, marked by moderate water stress and few high temperatures, promotes slow and balanced maturation.

Vinification and aging

Hand harvesting with a triple selection of berries before and after destemming. Fermentation for 10 days in stainless steel tanks. 30 days of maceration. Barreling before aging in barrels, 30% of which are new.

Grape varieties

The Château Carbonnieux Rouge 2024 is a blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot.