Château Carbonnieux
Pessac-Léognan
FAMILLE PERRIN
Château Carbonnieux is one of the oldest winegrowing estates in Bordeaux.
In fact, Carbonnieux has made wine continuously since the XIII century.
A STORY
In few words
The château’s imposing architecture, dating back to the Middle Ages, surprises with its understated, elegant style.
The first owners - and accomplished wine merchants - were the Benedictine Monks of Sainte-Croix abbey in Bordeaux who made internationally-renowned red and white wines centuries ago. They also succeeded in introducing their pale-coloured, crystal-clear wine to the palace of the Sultan of Constantinople, labelling it “Mineral Water of Carbonnieux“ in order to bypass the prohibition against alcoholic beverages.
Carbonnieux has belonged to the Perrin family for four generations.
Located on the highest point in the commune of Léognan, on soil that is perfectly drained by a natural stream, Carbonnieux’s terroir is especially conducive to producing high-quality red and white wines.
At the head
The Château Managers
Philibert PERRIN
Co-owner
Eric PERRIN
Co-owner
Marc PERRIN
Sales director
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
100 ha
Production
Red: 180,000 bottlesWhite: 150,000 bottles
Geology
Deep gravel, clay, clay-limestone
Grape Varieties
Red: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
White: 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon
Ageing
Red: 15 to 18 months in French oak barrels
White: 10 months in French oak barrels and large casks
New barrels: 30% new barrels
Second wine
La Croix de CarbonnieuxL'Enclos de Carbonnieux
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Contact
Château Carbonnieux
Chemin de Peyssardet, 33850 Léognan
