Château La Tour Carnet has an 8+ century history of producing fine wine. Tucked in behind St. Julien, La Tour Carnet was classified as a Fourth Growth in the 1855 classification of the Médoc. Under the direction of Bernard Magrez in recent vintages, it has become a best buy for those seeking truly fine claret on a budget. The 2017 is lovely example of Haut-Médoc style. Ripe blackcurrant, black cherry and plum fruits are interwoven with hints of vanilla and baking spices plus subtleties of tobacco, olive and earth. On the palate, the wine is impressive for its purity of fruit and layering of fruit, herb, spice, earth and oak flavors. This fine Bordeaux has the potential to cellar well for another 12 to 15 years and more.
Château La Tour Carnet, Haut-Médoc (Bordeaux, France) 2017
By Wayne Belding