Brumes De La Tour Blanche Sauternes

France, Bordeaux, Sauternes, Sauternes AOC
Bottle
Identity
Producer Château La Tour Blanche
Year 2024
Vol 0.75
Classification Premier Cru Classé
Grapes 80% Sémillon, 13% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Muscadelle
Color White
Sweetness Semi-sweet
Tasting
Color Desc Fresh and light white color typical of Sauternes
Aroma Aromatic purity with notes of honey, apricot, citrus, and floral hints
Palate Well balanced with moderate sweetness, lively acidity, fruity and fresh, with a pleasant vivacity
Finish Long and pleasant finish with balanced sweetness and freshness
Food Pairing foie gras, blue cheese, fruit desserts, roast poultry, apricot tart
Serving Temp 8-10
Aging Potential 5-10 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 13.0
Sugar (g/l) moderate sweetness, typical of Sauternes with high residual sugar
Aging Process Aged in oak barrels, details not specified
Fermentation Fermentation typical of Sauternes sweet wines, with noble rot influence and temperature control
Terroir
Altitude (m) 60
Soil Gravel over clay and limestone subsoil
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Successive selections of grapes at harvest time to ensure noble rot concentration
Interesting facts
Third wine of Château La Tour Blanche, made from less concentrated juices, fresh and light style, ideal as an aperitif