Château La Tour Carnet traces its origins back to the 12th century, making it the oldest Château in the Médoc. It has had famous owners, including the family of Michel de Montaigne, one of the world's greatest philosophers. French. The Château La Tour Carnet vineyard was established here in 1407. This exceptional work was recognized as early as 1855, at the At the Paris World's Fair, Château La Tour Carnet joined the very closed list of Grand Crus Classés.