Château La Tour Blanche, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes
Château La Tour Blanche

Château La Tour Blanche, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes,

Destination

vintage

Château La Tour Blanche, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes, 1997

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
Château La Tour Blanche, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes, 1997
Maturity:
Keep/Drink
ABV:
13.5%
91/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Explosive, superripe aromas of orange marmalade and toffee; shows the tang of an Alsace SGN. Large-scaled, rich and thick with extract; juicy acids give it a mouthwatering quality. Intriguing gamey nuance adds complexity to the tropical fruit flavors. Very long, ripe finish tastes like a cross between late-harvest tokay and gewürztraminer. Powerful but not heavy.
Date Reviewed:
07/2000

specifications

country:
France
region:
Bordeaux
Appellation:
style:
Allergen Information:
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Château La Tour Blanche

Château La Tour Blanche

La Tour Blanche was founded in the 18th century. It is a 1er Cru Classe, located in the appellation of Sauternes. In 1907 the previous owner, Daniel Iffla, left the estate to the French government, on the condition that it created a school of Viticulture and Oenology. Currently, La Tour Blanche is, at the same time, a school and an estate. There are 37 hectares under vine, which are planted with 83% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon and 5% Muscadelle. The soil consists of gravel with clay-limestone subsoil. After the fermentation, the wines are aged in 100% oak new barrels for 16-18 months before bottling.

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