Chateau La Tour Carnet 2016

The Château La Tour Carnet 2016 is a Bordeaux blend from the Haut-Médoc region, characterized by ripe black fruit and spice aromas and a velvety, full-bodied palate with well-integrated tannins. It is a Fourth Growth, or Quatrième Grand Cru Classé, from the 1855 classification and can be aged for a long time. The 2016 vintage has been praised for its ripeness and freshness, along with notes of black cherry, licorice, and tobacco. Wine characteristicsColor: Deep garnet with hints of mahogany and a touch of ruby.Aromas: A complex bouquet of black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, licorice, and tobacco, with spicy notes of cinnamon and roasted hints of charred wood.Palate: Generous, with a velvety texture and fine, well-integrated tannins. It has ripe fruit flavors and a long, balanced finish.Grape Blend: 60% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Cabernet Franc.Aging: Aged in barrels for 16 months, with 30% new oak. Vintage notesProduction: This was the first vintage made in the new winery, allowing for separate vinification of different cuvées and a reduction in new wood use.Tasting notes: Tasters have described it as ripe, open, and seductive, with remarkable inner perfume and subtlety. Others have noted it has more freshness and delineation than some other wines from the same estate, with a silky texture and fine, present tannins. Food pairingsBeef, venison, lamb, and other classic meat dishes.Roast duck, chicken, and game.Hearty fish courses, mushrooms, and pasta.Christmas dishes, such as capon stuffed with truffle and chestnut confit.

Planting & Care

At a Glance – 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree

Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment
Rootstock: Semi-dwarf (Lovell)
Size: 12–15 ft at maturity
Pollination: Self-fertile
Harvest: July–September
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9

Planting & Care – 3-in-1 Combination Peach Tree

Site Selection

Choose a location with excellent sunlight to ensure full sweetness and color.
Good airflow reduces fungal pressure, especially in humid or coastal climates.

Soil Preparation

Prefers well-drained loam or sandy loam; avoid clay-heavy or waterlogged soil.
Add compost to improve drainage and fertility.
Ideal soil pH: 6.0–7.0.

Planting Instructions

Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
Water deeply and mulch with 2–3 inches of organic matter.
Keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

Maintain consistent moisture during the first 1–2 years.
Deep water 1–2 times per week in heat or drought.
Peaches are medium feeders—use a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring if growth appears weak.
Avoid overfertilization, which reduces fruit quality and increases disease risk.

Pruning & Graft Management

Prune more vigorously growing grafts to maintain balance across the tree.
Encourage an open center to improve light penetration.
Thin fruit clusters to improve size and prevent limb damage.

Harvest & Use

Frost offers classic peach flavor with strong leaf curl resistance.
Salish Summer (Q-1-8) produces juicy, richly flavored fruit well-suited to cooler climates.
Indian Free provides brilliant red flesh and outstanding complexity.
Muir delivers exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit.

General Tips

Combination peach trees thrive when graft vigor is balanced yearly through pruning.
Renew mulch annually and water consistently for best fruit quality.
Leaf curl–resistant varieties reduce the need for sprays in many climates.