Château La Tour Blanche 2018, Sauternes 1° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 92-94
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Pale to medium lemon-gold colored, opening out to notes of honeydew melon, nectarines and baked apples with touches of lightly browned toast, allspice and powdered ginger.
Château La Tour Blanche 2018
Appellation: Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Premier Cru Classé 1855
Property: Établissement public agricole (lycée viticole de La Tour Blanche)
Grape varieties: Sémillon majority, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Vintage: 2018
Tasting
Colour: Intense, brilliant golden.
Nose: Very expressive, revealing aromas of candied apricot, yellow peach, orange peel, honey, white flowers and subtle spicy and vanilla notes.
Palate: Unctuous, generous attack. Dense and silky texture, perfectly supported by a fresh acidity that balances the liqueur. Complex, elegant mid-palate, with flavours of candied fruit, honey, citrus fruit and sweet spices. Long, harmonious and persistent finish.
Scores :
- Wine Advocate: 93/100
- Vinous: 92/100
- James Suckling: 94/100
Suggested pairings
Ideal with foie gras, poultry with sweet and sour sauces (honey-roasted chicken, duck with orange sauce), blue-veined cheeses (Roquefort, Bleu d'Auvergne). It also goes very well with yellow or exotic fruit desserts (apricot tart, mango and pineapple salad), or with almonds and puff pastry.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 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 |
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Pale to medium lemon-gold colored, opening out to notes of honeydew melon, nectarines and baked apples with touches of lightly browned toast, allspice and powdered ginger.