Château La Tour Carnet is a
Bordeaux
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wine
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estate in the
appellation
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Haut-Médoc. The wine produced here was classified as one of ten ''Quatrièmes Crus'' (Fourth Growths) in the historic
Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855
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, at the time known by the name of Carnet.
History
The estate has origins in the early Middle Ages, though the details are largely unknown,
[ but takes its name from Jean Caranet or Carnet, an heir of Jean de Foix who is believed responsible for having built the château tower.]
The estate has been owned by Bernard Magrez since 1999.[Suckling, James, ''Wine Spectator'' (March 31, 2007). "50 Best Bordeaux under $50", p. 86]
Production
Château La Tour Carnet extends , of which are under vine
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, planted with 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
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, 50% Merlot
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, 3% Cabernet Franc
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and 2% Petit Verdot
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of red grape varieties, as well as white grape varieties of which there is a distribution of 45% Sauvignon blanc
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, 15% Sauvignon gris and 30% Sémillon
Sémillon is a golden-skinned grape used to make dry and sweet white wines, mostly in France and Australia. Its thin skin and susceptibility to botrytis make it dominate the sweet wine region Sauternes AOC and Barsac AOC.
History
The Sémill ...
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There is typically produced 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 .
References
External links
Château La Tour Carnet official site
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Bordeaux wine producers