Carbonnieux Rouge 2009 75cl

Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Würziges, leicht tintiges Bouquet, Heidelbeeren, Cassisstauden, schlank, aber mit schöner Aromatik. Saftiger Gaumen, schön geschmeidige Tannine, wirkt so jetzt schon recht fein, viel Rückaroma. Grossartiger Carbonnieux. 11: Leider vor der Füllung zu stark geschwefelt und das hat ihm die Jugendfrucht geklaut. Hoffentlich erholt er sich von dem Schiock.

This starts off very fresh and lemony and then turns minerally and stoney. Full and fruity, with mangos and pineapples. Opens and turns wonderful. So much going on here in the end. Don't be fooled. Real white Bordeaux style with Sauvignon and Semillon character.

A classic Pessac-Leognan, the 2009 Carbonnieux possesses aromas of sweet black currants and cherries intermixed with hints of roasted herbs, unsmoked cigar tobacco, charcoal and licorice. Medium to full-bodied with more concentration than many vintages, this surprisingly fleshy effort has more poundage and glycerin than this normally light-styled Bordeaux has offered in the past. Harmonious sweet tannins and low acidity give the wine a fleshy mouthfeel and immediate appeal, but most of its aromatic complexity will not emerge for another 5-7 years. It should keep for two decades or more.

This muscular red offers focused flavors, with solid structure, packed with tobacco, mineral and sanguine notes that carry through to the firm finish. Chewy, austere, traditional. Best from 2013 through 2023. –TM