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    • Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes 2009

    Château la Tour Blanche

    Bordeaux | White Wine
    €69.00
    62.10
    €
    Bottle 75 cl

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    Bordeaux

    Appellation

    Sauternes

    Grape Variety

    Sémillon - Muscadelle - Sauvignon

    Color

    White

    Degree

    14°

    Size

    75 cl

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    Description of Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes

    Estate

    Château la Tour Blanche is a landmark estate in the Sauternes appellation, renowned for its exceptional sweet white wines. Located in Bordeaux, the estate benefits from a privileged terroir that enhances sugar concentration and aromatic complexity.

    Vineyard

    The vineyard is planted on clay-limestone soils, bringing finesse and elegance to the wine. The climatic conditions, including morning humidity promoting noble rot, are ideal for producing high-quality Sauternes.

    Wine

    The Château la Tour Blanche 2009 Sauternes is a sweet white wine crafted from a careful blend of Sémillon, Muscadelle, and Sauvignon. This vintage combines aromatic richness and balance, finishing with refreshing acidity.

    Vintage

    The 2009 vintage is noted for its harmony and optimal maturity. The climatic conditions that year allowed perfect botrytization with an excellent balance of sugars and acidity.

    Vinification and Aging

    Winemaking is carefully managed to preserve fruity and floral aromas. Aging in oak barrels develops complex notes of honey and vanilla while maintaining the characteristic freshness of Sauternes.

    Blend

    Sémillon, Muscadelle, Sauvignon

    Characteristics & Tasting

    Tasting

    • Appearance: Intense golden yellow with amber highlights.
    • Nose: Aromas of honey, white flowers, dried apricot, and subtle vanilla.
    • Palate: Complex with a round attack followed by balanced freshness and notes of candied fruits and soft spices.

    Serving

    Serve chilled between 8 and 10°C. Light decanting may be recommended to enhance aromas in younger bottles.

    Food Pairings

    Ideal with pan-seared foie gras, Bresse chicken in cream sauce, blue cheese like Roquefort, or desserts featuring candied apricots.

    Occasions

    Perfect for gourmet Christmas dinners, wedding anniversaries, or prestigious receptions.

    Aging Potential

    Can be enjoyed now but will gain in complexity and elegance up to around 2030.

    Appellation Sauternes
    Grape Variety Sémillon - Muscadelle - Sauvignon
    Vintage 2009
    Size 75 cl : Bottle
    Degree 14
    Color White
    Domaine long Château la Tour Blanche
    Sous Région Bordeaux
    Région Bordeaux
    Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Is it better to open this 2009 Sauternes now or keep it longer?

    This 2009 can be enjoyed now to appreciate its aromatic richness and balance between sweetness and freshness. If you are looking for greater complexity and elegance, it can be cellared until around 2030.

    How should I serve Château La Tour Blanche 2009, and should I decant it?

    Serve it between 8 and 10 °C to appreciate its roundness and fresh finish. Light decanting is mainly suggested for younger bottles, so it is not something you need to do routinely with this 2009.

    Does this wine pair well with a savory dish rather than a dessert?

    Yes: pan-seared foie gras, Bresse poultry with cream, and Roquefort are among the recommended pairings. Its rounded palate, notes of candied fruit, and freshness make it suitable for several points during the meal, not just dessert.

    Would this 2009 suit me if I find overly rich sweet wines too heavy?

    It is still a rich sweet wine, with a rounded attack and aromas of honey, dried apricot, and candied fruit. However, the vintage is described as harmonious, with a fine balance between sugar and acidity and a fresh finish, so it may suit you if you are looking for richness without sacrificing balance.

    For a wedding anniversary, when during the meal should I serve this bottle?

    You could serve it with pan-seared foie gras as a starter, or offer it at the end of the meal with Roquefort or a dessert featuring candied apricots. These pairings echo its roundness and notes of honey, candied fruit, and sweet spices.