2009 Carbonnieux
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Tasting notes
Enjoyable balance, fresh, pomegranate, black tea and red cherry flavours, with edges of blackcurrant and creamy cappuccino, good stuff. Easy, unfussy, good quality. 35% new oak for ageing.
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Wine Spectator
Neal Martin
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Clean nose. Direct and a little tough on the end. Bit of a hole in the middle. (JR)
Moderately saturated medium red-ruby. Slightly shallow aromas of redcurrant, leather, tobacco and warm stones. A juicy, spicy, pliant midweight; not particularly opulent but fine-grained and easygoing. Some light herbal notes add interest to the berry and leather flavors. Fairly low in acidity but firm tannins call for four or five years of patience.
About the producer
This estate is one of Bordeaux’s oldest, with vines planted here since at least the 13th century. Over three generations, the Perrin family has completely renovated the estate and raised quality here significantly.