Critic Notes
The 2015 La Tour Carnet is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit was cooled through a "cryogenic tunnel freezer," essentially spraying liquid nitrogen, and will be matured for 16 months in 30% new oak. It has a very pure bouquet, so much so that there is something almost Pinot Noir-like here, with ebullient Morello and subtle kirsch-like scents. The oak is judicious and neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. This is very smooth and harmonious in the mouth, well-judged acidity, precise and detailed. It gently fans out on the finish, completing what I think is a very well-crafted, silky and seductive Haut-Médoc. Apr 2016, www.eRobertParker.com, Drink: 2018-2032
Score: 91-93/100Neal MartinDrinking Window: 2018-2032
A fresh and clean wine with blueberry and light spice, mushroom character. Full, very fine. Shows a delicacy and finesse. Mar 2016, www.JamesSuckling.com
Score: 91-92/100James Suckling
Robust yet firm expression of Cabernet fruit with good structure and depth. A wine built to last. Apr 2016, Steven Spurrier, www.Decanter.com, Drink: 2021-2032
Score: 90-/100DecanterDrinking Window: 2021-2032
The 2015 la Tour Carnet is medium garnet-purple in color and has an earthy nose with red and black fruits and floral notions. The medium-bodied palate has plenty of energy with a great core of pure red and black fruits plus approachable tannins and nice freshness on the finish. Feb 2018, www.robertparker.com
Score: 90-/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep crimson and glowing. Quite fresh and strict on the nose. Good vitality. Just a little tart at the moment but it should mature into something vital and refreshing. Certainly not overdone. Apr 2016, www.JancisRobinson.com, Drink: 2022-2032
Score: 16-/20Jancis RobinsonDrinking Window: 2022-2032
The 2015 La Tour Carnet Blanc is terrific. Varietal Sauvignon Blanc aromatics meld into a core of peach, apricot and lemon confit in this vibrant, beautifully textured white. The combination of freshness and mid-palate intensity is compelling. The blend is The blend is 54% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Sauvignon Gris and 2 % SémillonThis is a gorgeous white from Bernard Magrez. Apr 2016, www.Vinous.com
Score: 88-90/100Antonio Galloni
