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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 18/20 · Drink 2007-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Dec 2001

Bright copper with spice and opulence. This property is on a roll. The palate is rich, full, floral and distinctly embryonic. The finish is still slightly astringent. Leave this one alone for the moment but it should be gorgeous eventually. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2003-2025, Robert Parker, Apr 2000

1997: The gorgeously perfumed and layered 1997 La Tour-Blanche displays a medium golden color, as well as a honeyed, kinky nose of buttered roasted fruit, quince, oranges, and minerals. Dense and full-bodied, with terrific fruit extraction, this unctuously-textured, sweet, full-bodied wine is one of the stars of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025. (No tasting note was provided in Issue 128. We have instead included the text of the tasting note from Issue 122)

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker

1997: The gorgeously perfumed and layered 1997 La Tour-Blanche displays a medium golden color, as well as a honeyed, kinky nose of buttered roasted fruit, quince, oranges, and minerals. Dense and full-bodied, with terrific fruit extraction, this unctuously-textured, sweet, full-bodied wine is one of the stars of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025. Apr 2000, www.robertparker.com

91 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Pale straw-gold. Deep aromas of peach, apricot and mint. Sweet but fresh, with lively acidity keeping the ripe citrus and honey flavors flesh. The wine viscosity and tropical fruit aspect build with aeration. Really chewy impression of extract extends into the long, tactile finish.

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La Tour Blanche
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Product details

Grape Blend

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Premier Cru

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