Château Carbonnieux 2020 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

The nose is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, a small concentration, elegance as well as a certain delicacy. It reveals notes of juicy/ripe lemon, juicy/ripe vine peach, small notes of juicy apple associated with touches of Quenette, kumquat, a discreet hint of lychee, small fresh/bright yellow fruits, gunpowder as well as a subtle hint of acacia and almond. the mouth is fruity, balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a nice definition, delicacy, gourmandize, a small tension, juiciness, justness, freshness, roundness as well as a certain richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy lemon, juicy/pulpy Quenette, small notes of acidulous green apple associated with touches of passion fruit, fresh lychee, mandarin, zests as well as fine hints of lemon flower, a very discreet hint of acacia and a subtle hint of ripe hazelnut (in the background). Good length. A nice sapidity and suavity in the finish/persistence. Presence of an imperceptible hint of lemon seed in the finish/persistence.