2018 Chateau Carbonnieux, Pessac-Leognan, France (750ml) Barrel Proof the 2014 Merlot is super-ripe

the 2014 Merlot is super-ripe and expressive

leaving traces of dark fruit flavors and a touch of spice

truffles and mossy bark

is still in use with the hard water is drawn from 85 feet underground)

with strikingly smooth and velvety tannins you don't often find in such a rich and powerful wine

2018 Chateau Carbonnieux, Pessac-Leognan, France (750ml) Barrel Proof the 2014 Merlot is super-ripeWINEMAKER'S NOTES: The 2018 red has an optimal level of maturity for all the Cabernet Sauvignon batches. The wine has a deep purple color with hints of ruby. In the nose the fruity flavour dominates the woody flavour with wonderful blueberry notes thank to the ripeness of the Merlots and the nice strength of the Cabernet Sauvignon with its smoky hints is easily recognized. On the palate the attack is unctuous, full, powerful with a slightly woody note