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Producer: Chateau Carbonnieux Country: France Varietal: White Wine
#8 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2026 Château Carbonnieux Blanc is a legendary wine. It is said that in the 18th century it was introduced to the Sultan of Constantinople's palace because of its clarity and was called "mineral water from Carbonnieux," thus defying the Islamic law. The clay–limestone of Garonne gravel found in the Pessac-Léognan Appellation certainly produces the best dry white wines in the Bordeaux region. When young, Carbonnieux Blanc is delightfully refreshing and pure with a fruity, floral intensity. When mature it develops hints of dried and candied fruits giving scope for a large range of gastronomic pairings. The batches which will form part of this "cru classé" will be blended so as to induce an excellent complicity between the grape varieties. The chosen Sémillon grapes will add structure to the liveliness of the Sauvignon grapes by giving them roundness and volume on the palate. Blend: 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Sémillon
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