2005 Château La Tour Carnet

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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 14/20 · Drink 2014-2019, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2017

Tasted blind. Very dark garnet. Tending toward oxidation. Fruit is not fresh enough, alas. Very thick. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Wine Spectator

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2015-2030, Robert Parker, Jun 2015

The 2005 La Tour Carnet had a strong showing for this cru classé owned by Bernard Magrez. A blend of 51% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this dense purple-colored wine has notes of lead pencil shavings, cassis, and subtle, smoky oak. Full-bodied with sweet, savory black fruits and light, velvety tannin, this wine is just entering its plateau of maturity. Anticipated maturity: now-2030.

90 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 90/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Jun 2015

91 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2015

The 2005 La Tour Carnet is a delicious, affordable wine off the list with lovely early tertiary notes and more than enough fruit to drink well for at least another handful of years. This is a brilliant showing. (AG)

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La Tour Carnet
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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