# L’Enclos de Carbonnieux > L’Enclos de Carbonnieux is a historic plot selection from Château Carbonnieux in Pessac-Léognan. The range includes a Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot red, plus a Sauvignon and Sémillon white, both crafted through barrel aging. - URL : https://carbonnieux.com/en/the-wines/lenclos-de-carbonnieux/ - Mis à jour : 2026-04-23 - Langue : en-US - Source : Château Carbonnieux L’Enclos de Carbonnieux A historic plot selection Pessac-Léognan As early as the 15th century, a group of walled vineyard plots appeared around Château Carbonnieux. This cuvée pays tribute to the estate’s long winemaking tradition. Coming from plot selection during blending tastings, L’Enclos de Carbonnieux red and white are cuvées crafted like great growths. [Image : enclos de carbonnieux rouge enclos de carbonnieux rouge] L’Enclos de Carbonnieux Red, a Merlot full of softness supported by an expressive Cabernet Sauvignon, is not enough to fully describe this wine so typical of Pessac-Léognan, as it also offers a delicious aromatic palette of red and black fruits and spices, supported by a soft and balanced tannic structure. 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 : enclos de carbonnieux blanc enclos de carbonnieux blanc] L’Enclos de Carbonnieux White expresses all the freshness of Sauvignon carried by the roundness and breadth of Sémillon. A true Pessac-Léognan, both fruity, lively, and floral, with notes of citrus, pear, linden, or honey, offering real indulgence. 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…