One of the most ancient winegrowing estates in Bordeaux, Chateau Carbonnieux has made wine without interruption since the 13th century. The chateau itself is a impressive building dating from the 14th century that had as many as twelve towers at one time.

The first owners - and accomplished winegrowers - were the Benedictine monks of Sainte-Croix abbey in Bordeuax, who made internationally-renowned red and white wine centuries ago. They also succeeded in introducing their pale-coloured, crystal-clear white wine to the place of the Sultan of Constantinople by labelling it "Mineral Water of Carbonnieux" to get around the prohibition against alcoholic beverages...

For over fifty years, Carbonnieux has belonged to the Perrin family, winegrowers from father to son since the early 19th century.

Located on the highest point in the commune of Leognan, on soil that is perfectly drained by a stream called L'Eau Blanche, Carbonnieux's terroir is especially conducive to producing fine quality red and white wines.

Grape variety: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot