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Château la Tour Blanche 1er Grand Cru Classé  (no reserve) 1988 - Lot of 1 bottle - 0
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Château la Tour Blanche 1er Grand Cru Classé (no reserve) 1988

HoneyFood-friendly wineWine for cellaring

14%

0.75L

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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Quantity: 1 bottleObservation: 1 Marginally marked labelLevel: 1 NormalOrigin: private individualRecoverable VAT: noRegion: BordeauxAppellation: SauternesClassification: Premier Grand Cru ClasséOwner: Ministère de l'AgricultureComments:donation Osiris
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Lot presentation

Château la Tour Blanche 1er Grand Cru Classé (no reserve) 1988

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: 1 bottle

Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 Marginally marked label

Origin: private individual

Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar

Recoverable VAT: no

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: yes

Alcohol percentage: 14 %

Region: Bordeaux

Appellation: Sauternes

Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé

Owner: Ministère de l'Agriculture

Vintage: 1988

Colour: dessert wine

Peak drinking window: drink until 2030

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Viticulture: conventional More information....

Intensity: dessert

Leading aroma: honey

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Comments: donation Osiris

Grape variety: Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
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iDealwine Price Estimate

Château la Tour Blanche 1er Grand Cru Classé (no reserve) 1988

The iDealwine Price Estimate(1) is based on auction results, using the hammer price of lots including the buyer's premium for the sale.
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Current auction price estimate(1)
Château la Tour Blanche 1er Grand Cru Classé (no reserve) 1988
55
62
(year's highest)
48
(year's lowest)
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48.82
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55.71
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56.34
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