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4th Classified Growth in 1855
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Size : | Bottle 0,75L |
Appellation : | Haut-Medoc |
Vintage : | 2012 |
Color : | Red |
Classification : | 4th Classified Growth |
Château La Tour Carnet dates back to the 12th century with a medieval architecture: a tower built in 1120 surrounded by moats. The vineyard was planted in 1407.
This wine is a fifth Grand Cru classified Pauillac from the 1855 prestigious list.
The vineyard spreads on about 115 hectares with mainly a chalky soil covered with a layer of gravel.
Grape varieties : Merlot 59%, Cabernet Sauvignon : 37%, Petit Verdot : 3% et Cabernet Franc : 1%
The whole harvest is done by hand with a yield of 3.000 to 3.500 litres per hectare and the wine matures in barrels for 16 months, with 30% of new barrels.