La Tour Carnet 19

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

My favourite Chateau among BM properties in terms of architecture
It is a gem of architecture

Question 2

TC 19

Answer 2

I- History
II- soils
III- 2019 vintage
IV- Let’s taste

Question 3

I- History

Answer 3

• located on the left bank in the Haut Medoc appellation
• the oldest Chateau in the Medoc Appellation, built in 1120
• last bastion for the English at the end of the 100 Years War
• part of the presitigious classification as a 4th Grand Cru Classé 1855

Question 4

II- soils

Answer 4

• unusual terroir that enables an unusual blend
• 50% Merlot 50% CS
• clay limestone hill : clay, limestone and gravel

Question 5

III- 2019 vintage

Answer 5

Solar vintage, warm weather that makes the fruit excuisit, balanced red wines

Question 6

IV- Let’s taste it

Answer 6

• beautiful strcture thanks to the CS, full pallet of fruits with cassis, tobacco specific to TC
• meety wine with leather notes
• long finish with lively acidity that make it a wine you can age

Question 7

Vinification process

Answer 7

• blend between modernity and tradition
• brings the best in the winery
• the only GC classé that has a R&D unit
• aging in French oak barrels for 15 months (one year old barrel)