2025, Château La Tour Blanche, SAUTERNES, 1er Grand Cru Classé

Bordeaux Blend: Sémillon, Muscadelle, Sauvignon BlancThe 2025 La Tour Blanche has a more primal bouquet, tightly wound at first, then opening with beeswax and light apricot scents. The palate is wonderful, with plenty of vivacious botrytised fruit, energy and tension. It is weighty as usual with this Sauternes, but there is a countervailing sense of energy through to the finish. Excellent. 93-95 Neal Martin, Vinous (2026)6.5 hl/ha. Cask sample. Honeyed notes with a toasted overlay. Palate rich, full and concentrated. Masses of botrytised extract. Full, round and concentrated in style. 17.50 James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com (2026)Drinking Window: 2031 - 2060