Château Carbonnieux - Pessac-Léognan white 2013

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe10/28/2016

The 2013 Carbonnieux Blanc felt primal, a little herbaceous on the nose, perhaps without the complexity of some of its peers and yet it opens intriguingly in the glass, a white Bordeaux coveting secrets perhaps. The palate is very saline, almost Muscadet-like with an edgy, spicy finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a curious Carbonnieux, atypical for the vintage and there is something in that which is very appealing in its individuality. It might not possess the broad appeal of say, Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc, but there is something cerebral about this Carbonnieux Blanc.

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

the3/31/2016

Jamessuckling.com

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2016

Lots of dried melon, wax and lemon rind. Medium to full body, fresh acidity and a clean finish. Classic white Bordeaux from 75% sauvignon blanc and 25% semillon. Drink now.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

89-91 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe5/16/2014

Pale straw-yellow.  Fresh aromas of bitter grapefruit and white flowers complicated by minerals and aromatic herbs.  Then richer and deeper in the mouth than the nose suggests, with white stone fruit and gooseberry flavors that carry nicely on the back end.  The wine's lively acidity and hint of tannic bitterness will have you scrambling for food.

matthewjukes.com

14,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/23/2014

Quite oily and histamine / beeswax style which I don’t enjoy at all. Not very pure or refreshing. Chunky and tough.

Vinous

89-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/18/2014

Chalky notes provide the backbone for white peach, pear, jasmine and sage in the 2013 Carbonnieux Blanc. An energetic, vibrant wine, the Blanc offers lovely complexity and nuance.

Decanter.com

16,25 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/15/2014

Lemon yellow, good floral fruit, refreshing lift of acidity

My Bettane + Desseauve

16 / 20

the4/15/2014

Franc au nez, sans trop de dispersion aromatique, nerveux, salin, tout en droiture, mais encore un rien austère.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/8/2014

A very tangy and bright white with intense white peach, grapefruit and mineral character. Full body, crisp acidity. Gorgeous. One of the best Carbonnieux ever.      

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/4/2014

This has an open, high-pitched feel, with chalk and quinine out front, followed by lovely savory, straw, verbena and white peach notes. A mouthwatering white. —J.M.

Wine Enthusiast

91-93 / 100

byRoger Vossthe3/31/2014

A rich and rounded wine, this shines with pineapple and citrus flavors. It is full-bodied and likely to age well, with a mineral texture.