Château La Tour Carnet
Château La Tour Carnet Rouge
Haut-Médoc
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2020-2033), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2033, with a drinking horizon to 2039.
The ‘15 Château La Tour Carnet Rouge.
Château La Tour Carnet Rouge 2015 is a Merlot from Haut-Médoc, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château La Tour Carnet Rouge 2015 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2015 vintage
Château La Tour Carnet's 2015 Rouge is a Merlot from Haut-Médoc, France.
About Château La Tour Carnet
Château La Tour Carnet's Rouge is a Merlot from Haut-Médoc, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château La Tour Carnet Rouge 2015?
Château La Tour Carnet Rouge 2015 is a Merlot from Haut-Médoc, France.
What does Château La Tour Carnet Rouge 2015 taste like?
Château La Tour Carnet Rouge 2015 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Château La Tour Carnet Rouge 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2039. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2033. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château La Tour Carnet Rouge 2015?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.