Château Carbonnieux, Pessac-Léognan blanc grand cru classé de Graves 2023 Grüner Veltliner

Château Carbonnieux, Pessac-Léognan blanc grand cru classé de Graves 2023 Grüner VeltlinerA dry white with subtle floral aromas that become more fruity, with citrus and tropical hints, as the wine breathes. It's a crisp, dry mouthful with fine structure from ten months' ageing in barrels and casks with 25% new oak used. The finish is intense and full, with citrus freshness to the last. The estate recommends keeping this special bottle for four years from the vintage, and serving it with fish, seafood, poultry, milder cheeses and fruit

perfectly capable of going anywhere a decent Chablis can go

Best from 2017 through 2025

The wine will mature relatively quickly and should be ready to drink from 2021

but truly believe this is the best Phélan Ségur that I have tasted En Primeur

cooling maritime breezes and timely harvesting contribute to its vivacious freshness

Grenaches du Monde 2023

and the use of oak in winemaking has a long history

The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins

thanks to better than expected acidity

93–95/100 Neal Martin

so the flavours are purely those of the ripe organic grapes: spicy here

this bold red is smooth and structured with aromas of plum and blackcurrant and intense fruity flavours