Red
2024
HAUT-MÉDOC
GRAND CRU CLASSÉ EN 1855
BERNARD MAGREZ
Varietal Blend
63% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot,
1% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol by volume
13°
Quantity produced
NC
Size of the vineyard
234 ha
Average age of vies
25 years old
Grape Varieties
58% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot,
1% Cabernet Franc
Soil type
a highly calcareous clay base covered by a thick layer of Günzian gravel
Vineyard skills
HVE
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
25 hls/ha
Vinification
In 2024, after a rigorous selection process, the grapes were vatted by gravity in truncated-cone vats made of wood, concrete and stainless steel. Fermentations, carried out plot by plot with specific yeasts adapted to each grape variety and terroir, were carefully controlled to preserve the authenticity of the vintage and faithfully reflect the terroir of Château La Tour Carnet. Extractions were precise and controlled, favoring the freshness of the fruit and the softness of the tannins. Each batch was tasted daily during vinification to adjust extraction and run-off protocols. Ageing in 60% French oak barrels (1/2 new and 1/2 single-vineyard) helped to refine the structure and fully express the complexity of the vintage, while the remaining 40% in a variety of containers was determined by the characteristics of the wine.
Maturing / Ageing : 12 months in barrels (25% new)
Owner's words