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Château La Tour Carnet 2024

Château La Tour Carnet 2024

4e cru classe - - - Red - See details
J. Suckling | 91-92
J. Robinson | 16
Vinous - A. Galloni | 91-93
The Wine Independent | 88-90
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ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE
Marks and reviews

91

/100

Decanter

Heady aromatics, really floral and expressive. Succulent and sapid, this has bright acidity that really lifts the expression. The red fruit is a little high-toned but it actually works with the fine tannins, giving this a tang and fruit-forwardness that others don't have. I like it. Easy to enjoy with a joyous quality. 1% Cabernet Franc completes the blend.

16

/20

Jancis Robinson

James Lawther MW

63% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample. Red-fruit aromas. Broad across the palate with a point of acidity. Structured and firm, the tannins well honed. Lacking in charm but well made. (JL)

90

/100

Jeff Leve

Leve Jeff

Espresso, smoke, tobacco leaves and red currants pop in the nose with little effort. The wine is medium-bodied, chewy, and already delivers its core of black cherries, walnuts, cocoa, and spice, with a savory edge. You can enjoy this in its youth for its fruity character. The wine blends 63% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2036. 89-91 Pts

87

/100

Le Figaro Vin

Floral aromas of old rose and red fruits create a well-balanced bouquet. The wine is fluid, mouthwatering and crisp on the palate, but acidity takes the lead.

Description

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Tour Carnet 2024

Tasting

Color
Clear and bright, the color is adorned with seductive violet reflections, testifying to its youth.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of fresh red fruits that gradually evolve into more complex nuances of spices and tobacco.

Palate
The attack on the palate is precise and perfectly balanced. The tannic structure develops harmoniously, leading to a very fine and gourmet finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Haut-Médoc will pair perfectly with grilled red meats, a duck breast or even slow-cooked dishes like beef bourguignon. Hard, mature cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort will also make an excellent accompaniment.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate the qualities of Château La Tour Carnet 2024, serve it between 16 and 18°C after an hour of decanting. Although already enjoyable in its youth, this wine can be kept until around 2040, gaining in complexity with the years.

The structure and richness of a Haut-Médoc wine

The property

Dating back to the 12th century, the Château La Tour Carnet is one of the oldest properties in Médoc. Its name refers to the medieval tower, built in 1120 and surrounded by moats, which is the historical heart of the estate. The cultivation of the vine began there in 1407. Today owned by Bernard Magrez, the château was consecrated Cru Classé during the official classification of 1855.

The vineyard

The 234 hectares of vines of Château La Tour Carnet benefit from an exceptional terroir of the Haut-Médoc. The vines, averaging 25 years old, indeed rest on clay-limestone soils covered with a thick layer of Günzian gravel.

The vintage

The year 2024 began with a mild and wet winter, followed by a cool spring with an excess of water in May. The summer proved to be rather cool, influencing the vegetative cycle of the vine.

Vinification and aging

Careful aging divided between 60% in barrels (half in new wood and the other half in one-wine wood) and 40% in stainless steel, wood and cement tanks.

Blend

Merlot (63%), cabernet sauvignon (33%), petit verdot (3%) and a touch of cabernet franc (1%).

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