86-88

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 Carbonnieux is floral and aromatic but also very light, with only modest structure and complexity. 04/2025

89-91

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Carbonnieux has a light nose with brambly red fruit, mocha and earthy tones. It is calling out for a bit more vigor, but it is clean and shows no signs of greenness. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and gentle grip. This Carbonnieux works because it has not been pushed too hard. Though it's short, this retains balance and focus. Fine. 04/2025

89-91

Yohan Castaing

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

With an honorable yield of 40 hectoliters per hectare, the 2024 Carbonnieux reveals a brooding, spicy bouquet of dark berries, red fruit, licorice and delicate hints of smoke and pencil shavings. Medium-bodied, lively and incisive, it's firm and lean, framed by firm tannins and concluding with a long, dry finish. Very linear during my en primeur session, it should gain further harmony and flesh through élevage. The blend is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. 04/2025

92-93

James Suckling

James Suckling

Nicely done for the vintage, with berry, stone and currant character. Medium-bodied. Crunchy fruit and fine tannins. 04/2025