Chateau Carbonneau

Château Carbonneau, located between St-Émilion and Bergerac, only began winemaking in 1996. Since then, the goal has been to produce the best possible wine with the available resources of soil, climate, and labor. At the beginning, the château's winemakers themselves say they had many young vines and little experience. But with enthusiasm and perseverance, they have now succeeded in getting the very best from their grapes. This is how wines like the Cuvée Séquoïa are created, made from 52% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc, and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon. An 11-month aging period in American oak barrels gives the wine a delicate vanilla aroma and well-integrated tannins.

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Chateau Carbonneau Sequoia Saint Foy Bordeaux

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.

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