2001 Chateau La Tour Blanche Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes 1x750ml

Robert Parker 96

The La Tour Blanche 2001 has long been the "insiders’ Sauternes" for the vintage. Leave the Yquem ’01 for the millionaires: load up on one of the finest recent vintages from the estate. It has a potent honeyed, frangipane and white flower-scented bouquet with subtle nougat scents in the background lending it an exotic edge. The palate is extremely well balanced with fine acidity effortlessly slicing a swathe through that unctuous, honeyed fruit. There are also understated marmalade notes with a suggestion of creme brulee furnishing the weighty finish that goes on and on. Just don’t tell anyone how good this La Tour Blanche is…promise? [Neal Martin, 01/10/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2040