Chateau La Tour Olivier

Olivier Leflaive

Les Sétilles Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023

Somm David T
9.2

23 such a great white vintage. Raise a hand if you prefer White Burgundy over Ca Chardonnay.

I commented on
@Jay Kline or @Andrew Cullimore post that I really love this producers style. It is distinctive to me. It’s elegant, lush and plush. Their wines wire to wire have such beauty and elegant consistency

The nose is inviting with lime-skin (inside & out)- pulp, juice, Meyer lemon skin-pulp, kiwi, pineapple, tropical melons, herbaceous, volcanics, mint, deep chalkiness, sea spray, sea fossils, gentle white spice, cream, caramel, sunflowers, white spring flowers & jasmine.

The mouthfeel is round, lush, viscous & somewhat waxy. Lime-skin (inside & out)-pulp, juice, Meyer lemon skin-pulp, kiwi, pineapple, tropical melons, herbaceous notes, toast, volcanics, mint, deep chalky powder, saline, sea fossils, dry twig, soft oak powder, limestone marl, gentle white spice w/ palate heat, cream, caramel, sunflowers, white spring flowers & jasmine, waterfall acidity, well balanced, nicely tensioned /structured, good length and a beautiful, elegant 90 second finish that sets on white spice and minerals.

In 2015, my wife and I spent the morning & afternoon w/ Olivier touring the vineyards, cellar and then had a long lunch tasting 8 of his wines. Absolute gentleman. Always wearing his signature a ferdor hat.
— 4 days ago

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Château La Tour Blanche

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2018

2018 vintage. Cooked pineapple. Toasted coconut. Dry lemon curd. Just sweet enough. — 2 months ago

Château La Tour-Martillac

Pessac-Léognan AOC White Bordeaux Blend 2014

More focused than the 2015 as you might expect. Integrated butterscotch and rocks. — 3 months ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
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Château Tour Saint-Christophe

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Ming L
9.4

The nose opens with waves of ripe black cherry, cassis, plum liqueur, and dark chocolate Beneath the opulence lies impressive complexity with hints of espresso, violets, and peppery spice emerge gradually with air. The palate is dense and supple, showing warmth and generosity. Plenty of nuance beneath the lavish fruit.

Possibly the best value for a St-Emilion GCC. Will need to seek out more.
— 5 days ago

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Joel Lara

Joel Lara

Sounds awesome! I’ve been wanting to explore more Right Bank. Sounds like a good one at a reasonable price.
Ming L

Ming L

@Joel Lara For around $40, I think you will be happy with the purchase.

Alice et Olivier De Moor

Plantation 1902 Bourgogne Aligoté 2009

Jeremy Shanker
9.6

One of the best bottles of De Moor I have had in years — 2 months ago

Andrew, Douglas and 4 others liked this

Château La Tour-Martillac

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Ming L
9.3

The nose is a tapestry of ripe plum, cedar, and smoky graphite, with a vivid burst of crème de cassis and violets. The palate is plush and sleek, offering concentrated blackberry and earthy notes framed by suave tannins. Finish is long and savoury.

Purchased at around $40. What a value!
— 2 months ago

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Château La Tour Blanche

Donation Osiris Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

vintage 2016 | True to type Sauternes | paired with apple crumble — a month ago

Willem, "Odedi" and 9 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Peter van den Besselaar, is this a special cuvée/bottling of this wine?
Peter van den Besselaar

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@Doug Powers No. The pilanthropist Osiris gifted the chateau to the French state in 1907. It has been a viticulture school ever since.

Olivier Leflaive

Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2019

Indescribable. Best Burgundy. — 2 months ago

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Olivier Minot

La Boutanche Beaujolais Red Gamay 2024

From White Horse Wine and Spirits. Cherry Starburst but somewhat dry. — 3 months ago

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