2023 Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France – WS 95

2023 Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France – WS 95

$57.95

Description

One of our favorite and most affordable white Graves.  This wine has a beautiful almost crystalline pale yellow color with slightly green highlights.  The noise is expressive and fruity, evoking passion fruit and peach.  On the palate the attack is round with a nice density which should intensify with time.  The finish is saline enhanced by exotic lemony notes.  10 months French oak aging (25% new).  60%  Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon.  13.5% alcohol.

“This crackles with tarragon, fleur de sel, oyster shell and lemon pith notes that ripple throughout, while a steady core of yuzu and mirabelle plum moves through. Live-wire acidity keeps everything focused and mouthwatering. Lovely. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2033. 10,800 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.” – 95 points, Wine Spectator