The French come to discover their own wine abroad
/Spring is here and so are our guests! It's time for our friends to leave their cold homes behind and come get some sunshine in Florida!
And from France they come and discover their own wine. As we prepare a nice meal, we pair our steaks with a 2011 La Tour Carnet. We let it decant for a good hour and as soon as dinner is ready, we cheer to another great night!
Château La Tour Carnet, a Grand Cru Classé, is one of our favorite wineries. It was actually the first vineyard we visited when we went to Bordeaux last year. It's immense, full of history and simply breathtaking. The property is maintained to the most utmost detail and the tour was extremely detailed - they did a great job at transporting us back in time!
Tasting Date: April 3, 2015
Wine Name: La Tour Carnet
Vintage: 2011
Grapes: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot
Producer: Bernard Magrez
Location: Bordeaux
Purchased Price: $35
Purchased Location: ABC Wine
Tasting Notes: Silky smooth, full velvety red.
Would Buy Again: Yes!
Rating: 89 Points