Château La Tour Carnet

Château La Tour Carnet dates back to the 12th century, making it the oldest château in the Médoc region. Its medieval architecture features a tower built in 1120, surrounded by moats. It has had many famous owners, including the family of Michel de Montaigne, one of France's greatest philosophers, author of the Essays, and twice mayor of Bordeaux. Château La Tour Carnet, a grand cru classé, now belongs to Bernard Magrez.

The vineyard of Château La Tour Carnet was established in 1407. The estate is characterized by soil composed of a highly calcareous clay base covered with a thick layer of Gunzian gravel, forming the famous "butte de La Tour Carnet" (hill of La Tour Carnet). At Château La Tour Carnet, yield control is paramount. Proper pruning, rigorous maintenance, and judicious thinning result in a small quantity of exceptionally concentrated grapes.

In line with this commitment to quality, Bernard Magrez has already undertaken a program of restoration and renovation. The aim is not only to raise La Tour Carnet to the level of excellence recognized during the heyday of its eight centuries of existence, but also to enhance one of the most original terroirs in the Médoc using all the knowledge and techniques available today. In order to continue, in the words of the previous owner, Marie-Claire Pèlegrin, to cut this diamond...