Château la Tour Blanche 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996
14%
4.5L
Intensity
A rich, refined premier cru classé with great complexity and tart flavours, but without heaviness. Sauternes is perfect for unusual pairings (acidulate dishes such as red berries or passion fruit, or very spicy dishes).
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Château la Tour Blanche 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996
The wine
This cru classé produces a superb Sauternes with a fairly high level of liqueur. The wine itself, however, is perfectly balanced with superb freshness. The bouquet produces aromas of exotic fruit, candied lemon and honey. The mouthfeel is superb, elegant and precise. With age, the colour develops towards old gold, then bronze, with the nose developing aromas of saffron-like spices.
About the Producer Château la Tour Blanche (Sauternes)
Château La Tour Blanche once belonged to a Mr Osiris, who donated it to the Ministry of Agriculture in 1907. The property boasts not only a vast vineyard planted over very even soil, but also a school of wine-making and viniculture. Having long punched below its true weight, the domaine was significantly modernised with State funding.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 6 bottles
Level: 6 NormalObservations: 6 Normal, 1 Slightly damaged original caseOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: yes
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Sauternes
Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé
Owner: Ministère de l'Agriculture
Vintage: 1996
Colour: dessert wine
Service temperature: 6°
Size (in ha): 35 hectares
Volume: 50000 bottles
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: honey
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine