Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc - 2004 - Blanc Pessac-Leognan - 1.5 L

Château Carbonnieux white 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 Islamic law. The clay-limestone of Garonne gravel found in the Pessac-Léognan Appellation produces the best dry white wines in the Bordeaux region. When young, Carbonnieux white wines are delightfully refreshing and pure with a fruity, floral intensity. When mature, they develop hints of dried and candied fruits, giving scope for an extensive range of gastronomic pairings. The batches forming part of this “cru classé” will be blended to induce an excellent complicity between the grape varieties. The chosen Semillon grapes will add structure to the liveliness of the Sauvignon grapes by giving them roundness and volume on the palate.