Château La Tour Blanche

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.321 ratings

9.13 pro ratings

Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France

Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Turkey, Mushrooms, Cream Sauces, Chicken, Goose, White Fish, Pork, Meaty & Oily Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cheddar & Gruyere

Top Notes For

9.3

Lovely and supple and fresh. Good depth. Citrus fruit with bright light sweet fruit.

Lovely and supple and fresh. Good depth. Citrus fruit with bright light sweet fruit.

May 19th, 2025

Peter Zandbergen

9.5

Peter had this 10 years ago

Peter had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2015

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.1

Strong gas note. Nice though.

Strong gas note. Nice though.

Oct 2nd, 2016

9.3

FLN — From half-bottle, rich and unctuous, dried apricots and lovely floral notes as well, long, lingering finish, in a very good place for drinking now (at least in splits).

FLN — From half-bottle, rich and unctuous, dried apricots and lovely floral notes as well, long, lingering finish, in a very good place for drinking now (at least in splits).

Apr 15th, 2023

9.4

Dried apricot aromas and flavors, somewhat sweet yet great acidity still, another fabulous 2001 Sauternes, lovely finish to a lovely dinner with friends!! (From 375/ml.)

Dried apricot aromas and flavors, somewhat sweet yet great acidity still, another fabulous 2001 Sauternes, lovely finish to a lovely dinner with friends!! (From 375/ml.)

Dec 5th, 2021

9.2

Salty gasoline taste

Salty gasoline taste

Apr 25th, 2020

9.1

Paired well with salted caramel creme brûlée.

Paired well with salted caramel creme brûlée.

Jul 23rd, 2017

9.3

Wonderful end to a great night with friends

Wonderful end to a great night with friends

Nov 23rd, 2016

Cork taint

Cork taint

Jun 29th, 2019

9.0

Stephen had this 10 years ago

Stephen had this 10 years ago

Aug 26th, 2015