Château Tour Carnet

Château La Tour Carnet is a wine estate located in Saint-Laurent-Médoc in the Gironde department. Situated in the Haut-Médoc AOC, it is classified as a fourth growth in the official 1855 Bordeaux wine classification. The Sire de Carnet, squire to the Lord of Candale, Jean de Foix, received this property as a gift in the 13th century. Then, numerous owners succeeded one another. Today, the reputation of Château La Tour Carnet is well established. Indeed, the vineyard of Château La Tour Carnet is located on excellent terroir at an altitude of 19 meters. The Château is now owned by Bernard Magrez, who owns several other vineyards in Bordeaux and around the world. The grape varieties of Château La Tour Carnet consist of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. The wine ages for 18 months in barrels, 70% of which are new. The oenologist Michel Rolland is a consultant for the estate. The second wine is Les Douves du Château La Tour Carnet.
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