In the heart of the Haut-Médoc, Château La Tour Carnet 2019 bears the signature of a 4th Growth (Grand Cru Classé) of 1855, heir to a Bordeaux tradition where precise workmanship serves the expression of the terroir. This cuvée is aimed at enthusiasts looking for a characterful red wine for a fine table, a gastronomic dinner or a gift for a connoisseur. The 2019 vintage brings together Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in a composition faithful to the great Médoc balances. From a 176-hectare estate, the wine is born on a strongly limestone clay base, covered by a thick layer of Günzian gravel. This geology, the vineyard's true subterranean architecture, roots the bottle in an emblematic Bordeaux landscape. From hand-harvesting to 16 months' barrel ageing, every step is executed with rigour. You therefore choose a reference among fine wines whose identity rests on a recognised appellation, a historic classification and particularly attentive winemaking.

The strengths of a great Haut-Médoc at your table

• A Grand Cru Classé of 1855 : the 4th Growth classification gives this cuvée a unique place in the heritage of the Médoc's great wines.
• An emblematic Bordeaux blend : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc compose a nuanced interpretation of the Left Bank's main grape varieties.
• A terroir of gravel and limestone clay : the estate's soils anchor the wine in the deep identity of the Haut-Médoc and its great wine landscapes.
• Meticulous winemaking : hand-harvesting, successive sorting and gravity-filled vats reflect a pursuit of precision at every decisive moment.
• A gastronomic ally : its natural pairing with red meats, game and matured cheeses makes it ideal for imagining generous, elegantly composed meals.

Blend and vinification, rigour as a guiding principle

Château La Tour Carnet 2019 is made from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The vineyard, managed with precision viticulture, has a planting density between 8,000 and 10,000 vines per hectare. Grapes are hand-picked into crates, then receive an initial sort in the vineyard followed by a manual sorting on a vibrating table. After destemming, a density-sorting step completes this selection. The harvest is then cooled in a cryogenic tunnel by spraying liquid nitrogen, before being filled by gravity. Vinification takes place in small-capacity wooden and cement tanks. A pre-fermentation maceration at 8 °C precedes alcoholic fermentation at a low temperature, conducted at 28 °C. Punch-downs are done entirely by hand and maceration lasts 25 to 32 days. This succession of operations reflects a demanding conception of wine, where the raw material is guided with care rather than forced.

Tasting notes

• Appellation : Haut-Médoc AOC, France.
• Vintage : 2019, offering a clear expression of this year in the estate's history.
• Type : Bordeaux red wine, made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
• Aging : 16 months in barrels, with 30% new oak.
• Alcohol : 13.5% vol.

Food pairings

This Haut-Médoc naturally finds its place when cuisine becomes more generous and ample. Serve it during a meal where the depth of a roasted red meat, the presence of game or the character of a matured cheese deserve a wine worthy of the plate. It pairs well with a shared côte de boeuf, a venison fillet, a simply prepared lamb cut or a carefully selected board of matured cheeses. In this spirit, Château La Tour Carnet 2019 is more than a bottle: it becomes one of the guiding threads of the meal, linking guests, dishes and the time devoted to conversation. Its 75 cl bottle is suitable for both festive tables and more intimate dinners, when you want to give the moment a distinctly Bordeaux tone.

Serving occasions

• To accompany a red meat meal, prepared with controlled cooking and high-quality produce.
• At a seasonal dinner, where game brings a warm and distinguished atmosphere to the table.
• At the time of matured cheeses, to extend a gourmet meal with elegance.
• As a premium gift, for someone who appreciates historic appellations and the great wines of Bordeaux.

Product details

• Name : Château La Tour Carnet 2019.
• Appellation : Haut-Médoc AOC.
• Classification : 4th Grand Cru Classé 1855.
• Origin : France, Bordeaux region.
• Type : red wine.
• Vintage : 2019.
• Grapes : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc.
• Aging : 16 months in barrels, 30% new oak.
• Volume : 75 cl.
• Alcohol : 13.5% vol.
• Allergens : contains sulphites.

Choose Château La Tour Carnet 2019 to bring to your table a classified expression of the Haut-Médoc, shaped by a gravelly terroir, precision work and the timeless elegance of Bordeaux's great wines.