2003 Château Carbonnieux
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Tasting notes
Juicy tobacco leaf, cassis and black currant characteristics are present in this medium-bodied, dark plum/ruby-colored 2003. There is also a smoked earth/Graves-like character in addition to a jammy cherriness and a medium-bodied, spicy, heady finish. Drink it over the next 5-7 years.
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Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Lots of development at the rim. Very inexpressive on the nose. Marked acidity. Not much holding this together in the middle. The acidity is the dominant feature. (Average group score: 14.1) (JR)
Fresh red fruit, not leafy, some pencil lead. Fresh and quite delicate but long and with a touch of grip on the finish. (JH)
Something rather malic on the nose and jagged on the palate. Very drying tannins on the finish. (JR)
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.