5/1/2019 Vinous VINOUS (ANTONIO GALLONI) : 89-92 / 100 The 2018 Carbonnieux is a deep, powerful wine. Black cherry, scorched earth, licorice, tobacco and menthol add to an impression of gravitas in this brooding, potent Pessac Léognan red. The 2018 is rustic and a bit rough around the edges, but certainly not lacking in character. 4/24/2019 La Revue du Vin de France LA REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE : 16,5-17,5 / 20 4/23/2019 The Wine Cellar Insider THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER (JEFF LEVE) : 91-93 / 100 It is easy to dig into the smoky black cherries wafting in the perfume but there is more than aromatics going on here. This medium-bodied affair has a plush palate, supple textures and a long, round, polished, elegant finish. The wine was made from a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. 4/23/2019 Wine Advocate WINE ADVOCATE (LISA PERROTTI-BROWN) : 91-93 / 100 Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Carbonnieux leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of baked blackberries, warm cassis, preserved plum and lavender with touches of Indian spices, forest floor and dried sage. Full-bodied, firm and grainy, the generous fruit has loads of bright, vibrant sparks plus a great line of freshness, finishing mineral tinged. 4/17/2019 Wine Enthusiast WINE ENTHUSIAST (ROGER VOSS) : 93-95 / 100 The velvet tannins and spicy, smoky character of this wine reveals both its ripeness and its fine structure. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is dense with black fruits that are lifted by attractive acidity. 4/12/2019 Jamessuckling.com JAMESSUCKLING.COM (JAMES SUCKLING) : 92-93 / 100 A pretty wine this year with a savory and earthy undertone to the ripe and juicy fruit. Medium body, round tannins and a juicy finish. 4/8/2019 Quarin JEAN-MARC QUARIN (JEAN-MARC QUARIN) : 89 / 100 4/3/2019 Wine Spectator WINE SPECTATOR (JAMES MOLESWORTH) : 93-96 / 100 A dense, dark red, with fig, blackberry and black currant reduction notes forming the core, layered liberally with tar, espresso and loam accents through the muscular finish.