FEATURES
🏰 The 1999 vintage for Bordeaux was generally considered good, producing charming and approachable wines. This Chateau La Tour Carnet offers a delightful journey into a mature claret, showcasing 【elegant tertiary notes and a harmonious structure】. Expect aromas of dried red fruits, earthy undertones, and a hint of cedar.
🍴 This refined red Bordeaux pairs beautifully with classic French dishes like roasted lamb with herbs, beef Wellington, or a selection of aged hard cheeses. For an Eastern twist, consider Cantonese roasted goose or braised beef brisket.
🥂 Perfect for a sophisticated dinner party or a quiet evening appreciating a well-aged wine.
BACKGROUND
The wine produced here was classified as one of ten Quatrièmes Crus (Fourth Growths) in the historic Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, at the time known by the name of Carnet. Château La Tour Carnet extends 126 hectares (310 acres), of which 73 ha (180 acres) are under vine, planted with 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot of red grape varieties, as well as white grape varieties of which there is a distribution of 45% Sauvignon blanc, 15% Sauvignon gris and 30% Sémillon.
There is typically produced 15,000 cases (1,300 hL) annually of the grand vin Château La Tour Carnet. A second wine is produced under the label Les Douves du Chateau La Tour Carnet, with an annual production of 9,000 cases (810 hL)
