2004 Carbonnieux
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This sleeper of the vintage is a dead-ringer for a grand cru red Burgundy given its flowery, raspberry, and cherry jam-like notes. Medium-bodied, delicate, and pure with abundant fruit, this provocative red turned in by proprietor Anthony Perrin ranks alongside this estate’s renowned whites. It can be drunk now or cellared for 15 or more years.
Dark crimson. Thick and sweet. Pretty solid. Not much obvious acidity. Fine for short-term drinking. (JR)
Strongly mineral rather than oak and weight – I might put it in Sancerre blind. Interesting, rather fine, floral wine but not for the long term. (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.