Château La Tour Carnet

Château La Tour Carnet dates back to the 12th century, making it the oldest château in the Médoc. Its architecture is medieval, with a tower built in 1120 and surrounded by a moat. Famous owners include the family of Michel de Montaigne, one of France's greatest philosophers, author of the Essais, and twice Mayor of Bordeaux. Château La Tour Carnet, a Grand Cru Classé, is now owned by Bernard Magrez.

The vineyards of Château La Tour Carnet were planted in 1407. The estate is characterized by a soil composed of a highly calcareous clay base covered by a thick layer of Gunzian gravel, making up the famous "butte de La Tour Carnet". At Château La Tour Carnet, yield control is paramount. Proper pruning, rigorous maintenance and careful thinning yield small quantities of exceptionally concentrated grapes.

In this qualitative wake, Bernard Magrez has already embarked on a program of restoration and renovation. The aim is not only to raise La Tour Carnet to the level of excellence recognized during its eight centuries of existence, but also to enhance one of the Médoc's most original terroirs using all the knowledge and techniques of today. To continue, in the words of its previous owner, Marie-Claire Pèlegrin, to cut this diamond...