Chateau Carbonnieux Pessac-Leognan Rouge 2019 070226ROBUST This is his richer

This is his richer

These special etched holiday-themed bottles began as Nat Komes' way of thanking club members

melted tannins

The legendary To Kalon Vineyard reaches its peak expression in this barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc

Chateau Carbonnieux Pessac-Leognan Rouge 2019 070226ROBUST This is his richerOne of Graves' great chteaux, with vines planted on the region's famous deep gravels. Carbonnieux Rouge is Cab Sauv led, classically Pessac in profile fine tannins, freshness, integrated oak, and what we'd call luxury without weight. Where the 2018 is dense and powerful, the 2019 is the more classical, balanced sibling of that vintage pair: ripe but lifted, with seamless tannins, fresher aromatics, and a long, elegant finish. The chteau itself