2024, Château La Tour Blanche, SAUTERNES, 1er Grand Cru Classé, 375mlBordeaux Blend: Smillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle. Succulent, silky, sweet mango and apricot puree, this is one of the sweeter of the Sauternes in the year but delivers a twist of lime zest freshness alongside the toffee apple and saffron spice, good quality and a ton of pleasure. 6. 5 hl ha yield. 93 Jane Anson The 2024 La Tour Blanche is creamy and resonant, with fine balance to match its understated personality. Hints of passion fruit,

some baking spices and a gentle smoked aroma too

flavour and tannins that

After a number of years of re-plantings

34hl/h yield

A particular success for this estate

This Kirwan will give plenty of pleasure over 20-30 years

A wine that is balanced and fine

the Merlot (51%) occupies the driving seat and ensures its silky-textured finish

There is vintage imprint here

intense and beautifully detailed flavours aren't quite as mineral-driven but there is even better depth and persistence on the balanced and youthfully austere finale

fresh blackberries and black cherries

really one that those who follow this label will be interested in getting hold of