# La Croix de Carbonnieux > La Croix de Carbonnieux is the red and white second wine range from Château Carbonnieux in Pessac-Léognan. Made from selected plots, the wines pay tribute to the Benedictine monks of Sainte-Croix Abbey of Bordeaux. - URL : https://carbonnieux.com/en/the-wines/la-croix-de-carbonnieux/ - Mis à jour : 2026-04-23 - Langue : en-US - Source : Château Carbonnieux La Croix de Carbonnieux A tribute to the Benedictines Pessac-Léognan The wines of La Croix de Carbonnieux pay tribute to the Benedictine monks of the Sainte-Croix Abbey of Bordeaux, who owned the estate in the 13th and 18th centuries. Great winemakers, these religious figures gave Carbonnieux an international reputation and a momentum toward modernity. Their emblem, the “S” around the Holy Cross, appears throughout the château grounds and seals on our bottles the mark of their passage in the long history of the estate. Coming from plot selections of the Carbonnieux classified growth, the white and red wines of La Croix de Carbonnieux are second wines crafted like great growths. [Image : la croix de carbonnieux rouge la croix de carbonnieux rouge] La Croix de Carbonnieux Red displays a beautiful ruby color, a nose of red fruits with that pleasant smoky note on the palate typical of Léognan wines. Slightly less powerful than Carbonnieux, this wine, highly appreciated in gastronomy, can be enjoyed younger and offers a wide range of food pairings. Assemblage : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Élevage : 12 months in Bordeaux barrels Température de service : 18°C Conseil de dégustation : Can be enjoyed from 3 years onward Red or white meat, grilled or roasted, beef bourguignon, pot-au-feu, duck confit, tuna, root vegetables, cheeses, chocolate desserts, red fruits, pears in wine… [Image : la croix de carbonnieux blanc la croix de carbonnieux blanc] La Croix de Carbonnieux White has a pale yellow color typical of our grape varieties and a freshness subtly infused with aromas of exotic fruits or grapefruit. These wines benefit from the beautiful minerality characteristic of Carbonnieux and the Pessac-Léognan terroir. La Croix de Carbonnieux White is a wine for epicureans. Assemblage : Sauvignon, Sémillon Élevage : 6 months in barrels and large casks Température de service : 12°C Conseil de dégustation : Can be enjoyed from 2 years onward Aperitif, seafood, fish (ceviche or stewed), sushi, veal blanquette, poultry, guinea fowl with apples, goat cheese, Comté, fruit desserts…