Château La Tour Blanche 2016, Sauternes 1° Grand Cru Classé - 37,5cl - Parker 95
€36.50
(€97.33 L)
Tax included
Château La Tour Blanche 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 Sauternes vintage enjoyed a long, regular growing season, with ideal conditions for the development of botrytis cinerea (noble rot) thanks to morning mists followed by sunny afternoons. Château La Tour Blanche, famous for its balanced, complex sweet wines, has produced a harmonious, rich wine of great aromatic purity.
Tasting
Colour: Deep gold with amber highlights.
Nose: Very expressive and refined. Aromas of candied apricot, orange marmalade, honey, exotic fruit (pineapple, mango), white flowers and subtle spicy notes (vanilla, cinnamon).
Palate: Unctuous, enveloping attack. Generous sweetness balanced by lively, elegant acidity. Dense and complex mid-palate, marked by fruity and honeyed flavours. Long, fresh finish, with superb aromatic persistence.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 94/100
- Vinous: 93/100
- James Suckling: 94/100
Suggested pairings
Ideal with semi-cooked or pan-fried foie gras, blue-veined cheeses (Roquefort, Stilton), roast poultry or lightly sweetened stuffed poultry (capon with dried fruit). It also enhances fruity desserts (tarte Tatin, mango-passion millefeuille) and preparations based on almonds or honey. It can also be served on its own as a meditation wine.
| 47 Items |
Data sheet
| Volume | 0,375l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 24 bottles |
| Vines | Sémillon 83%, Sauvignon Blanc 14%, Muscadelle 3% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink chilled between 4 and 8°C. |
| Taste | Sweet, liquorice wine |
| Producer | Château La Tour Blanche, 33060 Bommes, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
| Environmental certification | High environmental value |
16 other products in the same category:
Selection of century old grenaches planted by the winemaker's ancestor Pollus.
Great Burgundy, powerful, versatile; with fish dishes.
Aromas of white fruits, citrus fruits, freshness on the finish.
Yellow-golden color, intense and fruity nose, long finish; with fish, poultry and sea-food.
A wine to be cellared, this Riesling produces a powerful structure, a very delicate aroma and a striking mineral character.
Elegant Burgundy Chardonnay with floral, citrus, and brioche notes. Fresh, round, and mineral on the palate with a lovely oaked finish.
Smooth, with fruity aromas; voluminous yet gentle on the palate. Pairs well with fish or Thai cuisine.
Château d’Yquem 1997, Sauternes Premier Cru Classé, shows deep golden color with rich aromas of honey, apricot, and spices. Lush palate balanced by bright acidity.
Elegant sweet wine with honey and candied fruit, rich palate, long and fresh finish.
Boxwood, acacia and white fruits, pleasant acidity; with seafood, shellfish, grilled fish...
Fresh yet smoky pear and nut aroma. A medium bodied refined style. Slightly creamy texture with a finely woven array of fresh fruits.
