Chateau La Tour Carnet 2016
The Wine
91-93 pts Neal Martin eRobertParker.com 'The 2016 La Tour Carnet is a blend of 60% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc that was picked between 4 and 21 October. Matured in 30% new oak, it has more freshness and delineation than the Château des Grands Chênes that I tasted alongside, touches of blue fruit and floral scents lending it a Margaux-like personality. The palate is smooth and velvety on the entry with fine tannin, lush and precocious yet maintaining fine freshness and precision on the finish. Its texture is nigh irresistible. It is excellent, though will it surpass the 2015?'
92-93 pts James Suckling 'A linear and pretty wine with plenty of blackberry aromas and flavors to complement a tight and chewy tannin structure. Medium to full body and a bright finish. More structured than the 2015.'
93-95 pts Wine Enthusiast 'This is a rich wine, packed with tannins that contrast the fresh acidity and black currant fruit. It's a solid wine that's constructed to age.
The Details
Variety - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Sub Region - Haut Medoc
Extra - Cork
Year - 2016
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Château La Tour Carnet was designated as the Fourth Grand Cru Classé in the esteemed 1855 Médoc wine classification, officially recognized at the Paris Universal Exhibition.
Currently, it is under the ownership of businessman Bernard Magrez, who persistently innovates and invests in both the vineyard and winery, establishing this Grand Cru as a benchmark.
The vineyard is situated on Günzian gravel soils atop a clay-limestone foundation, spanning 178 hectares with a planting composition of 59% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. The premier wine matures for 12 months in oak barrels, a third of which are new. The estate's second wine is named Les Pensées de la Tour Carnet.
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