"Dark currant and cherry fruit is gently steeped and mixes well with singed tobacco, alder and black tea accents. Warm earth echo through the finish which is fine-grained and focused. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2036."
-93 Points, Wine Spectator
"From this 92-hectare estate, the 2022 Carbonnieux is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, matured in 40% new oak in 225-liter barrels. The bouquet offers up elegant and vibrant aromas of cassis, blueberry, iris, violet and spring flowers. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is perfectly balanced, concentrated and fleshy ,with velvety tannins and excellent concentration. This is an excellent Carbonnieux—indeed, it may be one of the best of modern times."
-93 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"The 2022 Carbonnieux is impressively constituted. A blast of dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice, leather, gravel and tobacco races across the palate. Deep and savory, with tons of complexity, Carbonnieux is shaping up to be a gem."
-93 Points, Vinous
"Soft and juicy red with blackberry and blueberry character. Medium body. Velvety tannins. Medium finish. Could use a little more at the end, but nicely focused."
-92 Points, James Suckling