Château La Tour Carnet White 2015

AOC Bordeaux Blanc

"Pale color, relatively complex nose with Sauvignon predominating. The wine has good density, freshness and good length."

Bernard Burtschy

Features

Appellation: Bordeaux Blanc
Location: Saint-Christoly Médoc
2015 blend: 54% Sauvignon blanc, 26% Sauvignon gris, 20% Semillon
Age of vines: 15 years
Planting density: 7,000 vines/ha

Tasting

The wine's color is light, and the nose offers relative complexity, mainly dominated by Sauvignon. The wine has good density, pleasant freshness and good length on the palate.

Nose of William pear, spice and woody notes. Fresh, invigorating, fruity, racy and lemony on the finish.

Food & wine pairing

This wine goes very well with seafood and white fish such as sea bass or sole, cooked simply with fresh herbs and a light sauce. You can also enjoy it with roast poultry or a creamy sauce. Afterwards, a fresh salad with citrus fruits, avocado or walnuts is an option. Finally, fresh or mature goat's cheeses, as well as soft cheeses such as Brie, can be good partners for this wine.

Conservation

Not a wine for ageing, to be consumed within 10 years.

Product from a High Environmental Value farm

Winegrowing singularities

Wine Singularities

Climate

Age of vines: 15 years
Soil type: Highly calcareous clay bedrock covered by a thick layer of Gunzian gravel.
Vineyard management :
- Sown grass
- Disbudding and pruning 2nd half of June
- Elimination of entrecoeurs from July 1
- Leaf removal from July 10
- Green harvest from August 13

Pôle d'étude d'adaptation des cépages au réchauffement climatique.
Consulting oenologists: Michel Rolland
Vinification :
- First sorting in the vineyard
- Entire harvest in small crates
- Pressing of the whole harvest with a pneumatic press for about 2 hours
- Cold settling for 24 hours.
- Cold liquid stabulation for 6 to 8 days
- Alcoholic fermentation in cement vats for Sauvignon and in new barrels for Sémillon between 15°C and 18°C for about 15 days.
- Aged on fine lees for 8 to 10 months with stirring of the lees 1 to 2 times a week.
- This wine is neither pumped nor filtered until bottled: all vinification and ageing operations are carried out by gravity.

For white wines from the Haut-Médoc region, the 2015 vintage was marked by ideal weather conditions, giving rise to wines of exceptional quality. The winter was relatively mild, favoring a regular vegetative rest for the vines, and the spring that followed was warm and dry, creating perfect conditions for early, even flowering.

During the summer, the region experienced periods of heat, but the cool nights helped maintain a balanced natural acidity in the white grapes, preserving the freshness and vivacity of the white wines. In addition, the moderate drought encouraged a concentration of aromas and flavors in the berries, contributing to the complexity of the wines.

Overall, the 2015 vintage is distinguished by white wines of great depth and structure, with rich aromas and refreshing acidity. This vintage offers wine lovers an exceptional taste experience, highlighting the finesse and elegance characteristic of white wines from the Haut-Médoc region. Thanks to ideal weather conditions, the winemakers were able to produce white wines of exceptional quality, reflecting the region's outstanding terroir.