Chateau Carbonnieux Pessac-Leognan Rouge 2018 CS20231026 this Passe-tout-grains marries two-thirds Gamay

this Passe-tout-grains marries two-thirds Gamay with one-third Pinot Noir from Hudelot-Baillet's Chambolle-Musigny vineyards

or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere with fellow Champagne lovers

From the producer: Tasting reveals an exceptionally fresh minerality

with cherry

Smith Haut Lafitte is a Pessac-Léognan classified-growth estate

Chateau Carbonnieux Pessac-Leognan Rouge 2018 CS20231026 this Passe-tout-grains marries two-thirds GamayOne of Graves' great chteaux, with vines planted on the region's famous deep gravels. Carbonnieux Rouge is Cabernet Sauvignon led, classically Pessac in profile fine tannins, freshness, integrated oak, and what we'd call luxury without weight. 2018 in Pessac Lognan was a powerful, structured vintage: this is the denser, more brooding face of Carbonnieux, with dark fruit, gravel, and a real spine of Cabernet. Notably, the chteau itself recommends