France

Sauternes

Medium

Cork

White

The 2018 La Tour Blanche shows a delightfully aromatic nose, brimming with honeysuckle, lemon, honey, frangipane, fresh sugar and a little pineapple. This is a serious Sauternes with admirably complexity yet, though it may sound irreverent, it is also gulpably delicious. There’s just enough acidity on the palate to keep it balanced; while it may not have quite the acidity to find a place among the longest-aging vintages of La Tour Blanche, it’s a treat to drink now (I preferred it with cheese rather than with a sweet dessert). Comprised of 80% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Muscadelle, the 2018 reaches 13.5% alcohol. This is widely available in half bottle at Whole Foods in the United States, offering a much-needed opportunity to introduce Sauternes into daily life.

Muscadelle

Sauvignon Blanc

Sémillon

Château La Tour Blanche, Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2018

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The 2018 La Tour Blanche shows a delightfully aromatic nose, brimming with honeysuckle, lemon, honey, frangipane, fresh sugar an

Château La Tour Blanche, Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France, 2018

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