Château La Tour Carnet

Grape varieties

Merlot (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)

Producer

Bernard Magrez at Saint-Laurent-Médoc (33112)

Comment

In addition to its medieval past, Château La Tour Carnet has remarkable architecture, with its tower dating from 1120, its moat and its bridge, making it one of the only still fortified Bordeaux areas. Since its acquisition by Bernard Magrez in 1999, the field has embarked on an important renovation of both the castle and the cellars, while developing sustainable wine practices to preserve the environment. The estate today covers more than 300 hectares, including a large experimental plot where nearly 75 different grape varieties are planted in order to study the impact of climate change and think about future vintages. Today, the Carnet tower welcomes visitors for guided tours, tastings and even stays in two historical suites, Montaigne and La Boétie, thus offering a complete and immersive wine tourism experience.

Tasting

The 2021 vintage 2021 of Château La Tour Carnet reveals a dark ruby ​​dress with purple reflections and an intense nose where ripe and candied cherry mix, raised by sweet spicy notes and a touch of pepper. On the palate, the material is generous but balanced thanks to lively acidity; The tannins are ripe and silky, supporting flavors of red and black fruits core with a subtle touch of cocoa. The final, long and slightly saline, reveals shades of liquorice and citrus, offering the wine a potential for harmonious guard for the next decade.

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