2005 Chateau Carbonnieux, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux

Chateau Carbonnieux is one of the best white wine producers in Pessac-Leognan, and their red wines are excellent as well.  The 2005 vintage received 91 points from Robert Parker, "The finest Carbonnieux I have ever tasted, the deep, ruby/purple-tinged 2005 offers gorgeously sweet aromas of black cherries, cassis, spice box, smoke and new oak.  Medium-bodied, beautifully rich, savory and spicy, with moderate tannins, it will be drinkable between 2009 and 2025.  It reminds me of a synthesis in style between a grand cru Burgundy and a classic Graves wine.  It is a brilliant wine."  The list price is $39.