Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes A sleeper of the vintage from proprietor Bernard Magrez, the 2002 exhibits a deep plum/purple color, a sweet nose of tobacco-infused creme de cassis fruit, espresso roast, and white chocolate, dense, medium-bodied flavors, ripe tannin, and impressive concentration as well as length. Anticipated maturity:2007-2017.(Wine Advocate #158 Apr 2005)… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes A breakthrough effort as well as a sleeper of the vintage, La Tour Carnet (50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot) has been completely resurrected under the dynamic leadership of its visionary proprietor Bernard Magrez. He has turned out a dense ruby/purple-colored 2001… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 89 Tasting Notes An up and coming Medoc property run by the ambitious entrepreneur Bernard Magrez, La Tour Carnet has come on strong of late and is finally living up to its reputation. The dense purple-colored 2000 boasts a sweet nose of graphite intermixed with cassis, licorice, and toasty espresso notes.… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Notes of dried herbs and smoky oak, intermixed with currants and licorice comprise this straightforward, medium-bodied, soft Medoc. It is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. Bernard Magrez and his brilliant oenologist, Michel Rolland, did not make this 1999,… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker (84-86) Tasting Notes Deeper and richer than the minty, red currant-scented, yet lean, angular 1995, La Tour-Carnet’s 1996 exhibits a ruby/purple color, and sweet berry and currant fruit presented in an herb-tinged, spicy, medium-bodied format. Because of its moderate tannin, this wine will need 3-4 years of cellaring; it will keep… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 91 Tasting Notes A stunning success for the vintage, this enticing St.-Julien reveals notes of lead pencil shavings, sweet raspberries and black currants and a subtle touch of oak. Elegant, restrained yet authoritative and impressively intense, it is a medium to full-bodied, lightly tannic effort will be even better with 1-2… Read More »
Ratings By Robert Parker 90 Tasting Notes An outstanding effort, Branaire’s 2007 exhibits floral-infused black raspberry, boysenberry, and mulberry notes as well as a decidedly blue fruit character. Attractive, elegant, and medium to full-bodied with beautiful fruit, density, and texture, it should drink well for 10-12 years(Wine Advocate #188 Apr 2010) By Robert Parker