Chateau La Tour Carnet 4eme Cru Classe, Haut-Medoc 2010
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2010
- ColourRed
- ProducerChateau La Tour Carnet
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionHaut-Medoc
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV14
- LWIN10155482010
- Avg. Critic Score4★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Probably La Tour Carnet’s best since their 2001, the 2010 La Tour Carnet exhibits wonderful ripeness, a dense ruby/purple color, notes of licorice, camphor and some toast as well as lots of black currant and blueberry fruit. It is medium to full-bodied, with attractive sweetness of tannin, good acidity, excellent delineation to its component parts, and a full-bodied, impressively long finish. This wine may close down somewhat, given the moderate tannins, but it seems relatively accessible despite being a 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2035. Another spectacular effort from proprietor Bernard Magrez, this Haut Medoc was harvested very late in 2010. The final blend is 60% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest a small amount of Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.
- Drinking Window: 2018 - 2035
- Reviewer Name: Robert Parker
- Review Date: February 2013
Bright, dark red. Sexy aromas of black cherry, blueberry, licorice, menthol and flowers seemed to shut down with aeration. Densely packed and fresh, with sound acidity intensifying the pretty, well-delineated black fruit flavors. The wine's firm spine of tannins and acids is nicely supported by its mid-palate concentration. A very impressive vintage for this bottling, and in need of patience.
- Reviewer Name: Stephen Tanzer
- Review Date: July 2013