Château La Tour Blanche - Sauternes 2016

Bettane & Desseauve

96-97 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Généreux mais fin et pur, avec l’immédiateté aromatique typique de l’année, il devrait faire un vin complet.

Wine Spectator

92-95 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/28/2017

Lively, with a mix of almond, ginger, peach and apricot notes that have good energy throughout, backed by a honeyed edge on the finish. Nice effort for the vintage.—J.M.

Wine Advocate

94-96 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/28/2017

The 2016 La Tour Blanche has a typically rich bouquet with clear honey, orange blossom and a touch of dried mango. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity, fine tension, great detail on the finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is a superb La Tour Blanche with style and elegance.

Vinous

88-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 La Tour Blanche offers good palate presence and aromatic intensity to match its bold personality. There is no shortage of depth, but the 2016 also needs time to come together fully, as it is a bit disjointed at this stage. Suggestions of apricot jam, candied orange peel, spice, honey and exotic floral notes build into the open-knit, plush finish.

matthewjukes.com

19 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(83 Semillon, 14 Sauvignon Blanc, 3 Muscadelle) A phenomenal LTB with superb control and restraint and massive power lingering within its core. The fruit is imposing but not yet fully sweet such is the power and acidity here. Amazing. 19++

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

Broad, massive in scale with exuberant botrytis and then masses of acidity. Pure grapefruit syrup for the moment! Not the subtlest. 13.7% Drink 2025-2040