Chateau Carbonneau
Château Carbonneau —
Bordeaux character between St-Emilion and Bergerac
Château Carbonneau is located in southwestern France, geographically between St-Émilion and Bergerac —two appellations that give the estate a unique position: the classic Bordeaux structure on one side, the somewhat wilder Dordogne on the other. Wine has been produced here since 1996, and the beginnings were deliberately modest: young vines, little experience, but plenty of curiosity and perseverance.
Today, we see the results of this approach. The Cuvée Séquoïa combines 52% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc, and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon—a blend that combines depth of fruit with structure. Eleven months of aging in American oak barrels give the wine a delicate vanilla aroma and tannins that blend smoothly into the overall profile. Not a loud wine, but one that unfolds beautifully in the glass with a little time.
The winery's philosophy is down-to-earth: to get the best out of what the soil, climate, and their own labor have to offer—without detours. Anyone looking for Bordeaux-style red wines with character and honest craftsmanship will find a reliable source at Château Carbonneau.


