Château La Tour Carnet – Vinum Lector

Médoc de La Tour Carnet Médoc AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:17:23 +0000

The history of La Tour Carnet merges with the history of France. Bearing the name of the squire who infallibly helped his Lord to resist French royalty at the end of the Hundred Years War, Château La Tour Carnet played a major role in the revolution of the Médoc vineyards and the quality of its wine, rewarded by the entry in the classification of Grands Crus Classés of 1855. The diversity of its terroir and the constant search for perfection make this Haut-Médoc an exceptional wine. the grapes of Médoc de La Tour Carnet comes from a vineyard crowning the Estuary, dominantly Merlot, on a soil of Garonne gravel, in a very privileged and protected environment. For more info, visit Bernard Magrez website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note

La Mémoire de La Tour Carnet Haut Médoc AOC (Château La Tour Carnet GCC 2nd wine)

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:37:25 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
The color is intense, rom ruby to garnet.

NOSE
The nose reveals notes of black fruit with blackcurrant and blackberry, followed by aromas of vanilla and roasting.

PALATE
On the palate, it is lively and generous.
The tannins are very present.
The finish is persistent and aromatic.

AGEING
Aged 16 months in oak barrels.

PAIRING
Share La Tour Carnet’s second wine over a dish of red meat or a chocolate dessert.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
It can be drunk immediately or kept for up to 5 years.

RATINGS

4

Château La Tour Carnet Haut-Médoc Grand Cru Classé AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:14:02 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Deep garnet purple in color.

NOSE
It offers cedar and dried herbs, with subtle notes of redcurrant jelly and cassis, plus a touch of crushed rocks.

PALATE
Medium-bodied, the palate has chewy tannins and a lively backbone, with an herbal finish.

AGEING
Aged in barrels for 16 months, including 30% in new barrels.

PAIRING
Grilled meat or meat in sauce, cheeses and mushroom dishes.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
At its peak around 2025-2030.