Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2017
France·Bordeaux·Sauternes·Organic·White dessert wine·750ml
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Customer
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GRAPES (3)
Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
AROMAS (24)
Butterscotch
Pear
Dough
Yeast
Apple
Honey
Dried Fruit
Toast
Pineapple
Cut Grass
Asparagus
Beeswax
Mineral
Orange Peel
Apricot
Raisin
Charred Wood
Quince
Lemon
Caramel
Peach
Vanilla
Orange Blossom
Melon
Taste Profile
Luscious
DrySweetnessSweet
Moderate
LowAlcoholHigh
Intense
SubtleIntensityPowerful
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes is a luscious and decadent dessert wine made from the Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes grown in the renowned Bordeaux region. This Premier Grand Cru Classé offers notes of honey, apricot, and peach on the nose, along with a hint of orange blossom. On the palate, it displays a beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity, with a delightful minerality, and a long, elegant finish. Its complexity and depth of flavor make it an excellent accompaniment to a variety of desserts, and its exceptional quality makes it a worthy investment for any serious oenophile.
RATINGS & REVIEWS
4.3
Customer Review AI Summary
Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes is praised for its rich, layered flavors of apricot, honey, and tropical fruits, with a smooth, creamy texture. Many appreciate its balance of sweetness and acidity, while some note a lack of complexity in certain vintages. The wine's aging potential is highlighted, making it a favorite for special occasions. While some find it overly sweet, others enjoy its nuanced, long-lasting finish.
Generally customer's sentiment on this wine is positive
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