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 |