Château Carbonnieux Red Graves

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Ratings
2014: WS 90, WE 92, WA 92
Appellation:
Pessac-Lognan
Vineyard Size & Management
White – 50ha Sustainable agriculture
Soil
Deep gravel and clay
Grape Varieties:
Red: 55% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet franc, 5% petit Verdot Double guyot pruning Planting density: 7200 vines/ha Root-stock: 101/14 3309 Riparia
Average Age of Vineyard:
Red: 27 years
Vinification:
Hand harvesting Double sorting in the vat room Vatting: 3 to 4 weeks in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks Barrell aging from 15 to 18 months (30 to 40% new oak)