La Mémoire de La Tour Carnet

Haut-Médoc

The origins of Château La Tour Carnet date back to the 12th century, making it the oldest Château
in the Médoc. Its architecture is medieval, with a tower built in 1120 and surrounded by a moat. Famous owners include the family of Michel de Montaigne, one of France's greatest philosophers, author of the Essais, and twice Mayor of Bordeaux. The Vineyard Château was established here in 1407.

Features

Appellation: AOC Haut-Médoc
Soil type: Highly calcareous clay bedrock covered by a thick layer of Gunzian gravel.
Grape varieties: Merlot, Cab. Sauvignon, Cab. Franc, Petit Verdot
Blend: 75% Merlot, 22% Cab. Sauv, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cab. Franc.
Annual yield: 35 hl/ha

Tasting

Eye: Deep ruby color
Nose: Fruity aromas, marked by notes of black fruit and berries.
Palate: Powerful, with tannins that are both abundant and flavorful, long on the palate.

Food & wine pairing

Beautiful grills
Game
Dishes in sauce

Conservation

5-15 years

Winegrowing singularities

Wine Singularities

Climate

Precision viticulture
1st leaf-thinning: mid-June on the east side
Mechanical harvesting

Optical sorting Cold pre-fermentation maceration
Post-fermentation maceration 2 to 3 weeks
Aged 10 months in 1-wine barrels

Winters in Bordeaux are generally mild, with daytime temperatures averaging around 10°C (50°F). Night-time temperatures can sometimes drop below zero, but frosts are rare. This favors proper winter dormancy of the vines.
Spring was cool and often damp in Bordeaux. Temperatures begin to rise gradually from March onwards, favoring the budburst of the vines. Abundant rainfall in spring is essential for the initial growth of the vines.
Summers in Bordeaux are hot and sunny, with daytime temperatures averaging around 25-30°C (77-86°F) during the grape ripening period. However, the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean helps to moderate summer temperatures and avoid extreme heat. Hot days are often followed by cool nights, allowing the grapes to retain good acidity.
Autumns in Bordeaux are mild and often wet. This is harvest time, which generally begins in late September or early October for white grapes. Autumn rainfall can sometimes be abundant, which may require special attention to avoid fungal diseases.