Carbonnieux Rouge 1981
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon Pessac-Léognan, France 1981
Carbonnieux Rouge 1981 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pessac-Léognan, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £99.90 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.35
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
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Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Pessac-Léognan · France
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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