Chateau Carbonneau 'La Franc Touch' Cabernet Franc 2023

region: Bordeaux, France
grape(s): cabernet franc
farming: certified biodynamic

Château Carbonneau is family owned and run, situated on the eastern limits of the Gironde. The estate sits at an altitude of 75m above sea-level, much higher than the rest of the relatively flat region. The Franc de Ferriere family took over the Château in 1992, working hard to renovate the property and achieve biodynamic certification. ‘La Franc Touch’ is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes harvested early in the morning to preserve their freshness. On the nose there is a mixture of fresh red fruits, mint and violet. The wine expresses the liveliness of Cabernet Franc, both ripe and fresh from the Bordeaux clay-limestone terroir.

pairing: steak, lamb, or duck!