Château Tour Léognan Pessac-Léognan rouge 2020 - Second vin
Bordeaux
Red
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"2nd Carbonnieux wine, full-bodied!
Château Tour Léognan is made from the young vines of Château Carbonnieux. Its blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot reflects all the mineral richness of the famous Pessac-Léognan terroir. The wines are round, balanced and lightly oaked. This second wine is synonymous with pleasure!
Features
Estate
Château Carbonnieux
Cuvée
Château Tour Léognan
Vintage
2020
Designation
Pessac-Léognan
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
Deep gravel soils on hillsides and clay-limestone (8-year-old vines)
Viticulture
Reasoned and HVE3 certified
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Vatting for 3 to 4 weeks in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
Breeding
12 months in French oak barrels (30% new)
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
It appears complex, sustained by notes of red fruits, cherries and raspberries. Then comes a spicier, smokier aspect, with hints of pepper and nutmeg.
Mouth
Greedy, lively attack with a tannic structure that just needs to be aired to express itself fully. Persistent red fruit notes. Pleasant balance with plenty of roundness.
Serve
AT 18-19°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2023
Apogée
2025
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled, roasted or stewed meats, coq au vin, charcuterie and cheese platters...
Château Carbonnieux
Pessac-Léognan
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Owned since 1956 by the endearing Perrin family, this great classic of the Pessac-Léognan appellation seduces both by its volume of production, especially in white, and by the consistency and typicity of its style. The very pale whites are fresh, lively and superbly fine, but since 2009 they have gained in richness of constitution. The reds have gained enormously in power and density, and rival the very best.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Brothers Éric and Philibert Perrin, along with their sister Christine Lescuyer, continue to drive forward this important estate, which in the space of a decade has evolved considerably, producing delicious wine with great consistency. The new generation is arriving, and the 2019 vintage has been brilliantly vinified by young Andréa Perrin. Elegant and refreshing, the whites have gained in expressivity while becoming fatter in the middle palate. They won't age forever, and we advise you to enjoy them within the first five years after bottling. However, a few great years can reserve magical surprises for aging. The reds, serious and regular, although often austere in their youth, have also gained in body density. They never taste as well as between five and ten years of age. The vineyard is continuing its restructuring program, replacing Sauvignon Blanc on the fine gravel terroirs with Cabernet Sauvignon.
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. THIERRY J. Published on 24/10/2024
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Note and review by M. YVAN L. Published on 11/08/2023
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