La Tour Blanche 1997
La Tour Blanche 1997 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle (Sauternes, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with blue cheese, goat cheese, asparagus, roast chicken. Cheapest offer £79.90 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rieussec 1984 Chateau Rieussec · Bordeaux | £84.80 | |||
| Rieussec 1985 Chateau Rieussec · Bordeaux | £85.10 | |||
| La Tour Blanche 1983 Chateau La Tour Blanche · Bordeaux | £72.80 | |||
| Guiraud 1986 Chateau Guiraud · Bordeaux | £72.10 |
Château La Tour Blanche is classified as a Premier Cru Classé, according to the 1855 Classification of Sauternes and Barsac. The 1997 vintage is predominantly made from Sémillon grapes, blended with smaller proportions of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. It displays a complex and rich profile, with flavours of ripe apricots, honey, marmalade, and candied citrus peel. The wine is likely to be in its peak drinking window, but it may still have some aging potential.