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Château La Tour Carnet

Servitude Volontaire Haut-Médoc

France Haut-Médoc Red Merlot

full-bodied, dry red with ripe fruit and firm structure

Facts about the wine

Grapes
Merlot
Region
France / Haut-Médoc
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
14,5%
Body
Full
Acidity
High
Composition
Varietal/100%

About this wine

Servitude Volontaire Haut-Médoc is a full-bodied red Bordeaux based on Merlot, showing ripe dark fruit, spice and a recognisable cedar note. Its high acidity brings lift to the rich alcohol and gives the wine definition; the level of oak and structure may vary by vintage.

Style
full-bodied, dry red with ripe fruit and firm structure
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable now with decanting; strong vintages can develop for another 5–10 years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • blackcurrant
  • plum
  • cedar
  • tobacco
  • sweet spice
  • cocoa

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • grilled ribeye
  • roast lamb with rosemary
  • duck breast
  • beef stew
  • aged hard cheeses
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Game Meat
  • Poultry

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007
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  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1973
  • 1971

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

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  • Emiel F.★★★★★vintage 20218 Sep 2026

About Château La Tour Carnet

Château La Tour Carnet is located in the Haut-Médoc on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, an area known for structured red blends with ageing potential. The estate makes wines in a classic Médoc idiom, where ripe fruit, tannin and oak ageing generally come together.

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This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.