Chateau La Tour Blanche 2017

WEINWISSER: WEINWISSER:"Leuchtendes Goldgelb. Dichtes Bouquet mit würzigen Komponenten nach Vanille und Zimt, im zweiten Ansatz frisch gekochtes Birnenmark und Orangenöl. Am fülligen Gaumen mit sirupartigem Extrakt und viel Kraft. Katapultiert sich hoch und endet mit einem Feuerwerk von Mirabellentarte und Pfirsichkompott. Besticht durch enorme Dichte sowie Frische und gehört damit neben L'Extravagant, Guiraud, Fargues und Suduiraut zu den Top-Sauternes."

JEB DUNNUCK: JEB DUNNUCK:"Another blockbuster Sauternes from the vintage is the 2017 Château La Tour Blanche. This ripe, sexy, incredibly opulent effort gives up tons of honeyed citrus, orange blossom, and dried herb aromas and flavors. It hits the palate with serious sweet, yet shows the freshness and vibrancy of the vintage, and is impeccably balanced. It’s a great wine in the making."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: THE WINEADVOCATE:"The 2017 la Tour Blanche gives up pronounced lime cordial, grapefruit and apricot preserves notes with orange blossoms, ginger and candied peel. The palate offers wonderful concentration, silken texture and bold freshness, finishing with fantastic length."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: WINE ENTHUSIAST:"Barrel Sample. The fruit's botrytized character shows strongly in this rich wine, which will need many years before bring properly mature. For now, ginger and nutmeg go with citrusy crispness and a rich finish. Drink from 2025."

JAMES SUCKLING: JAMES SUCKLING:"Crystal-clear aromas of tart tartine, cooked pears, lemon rind and hot stones follow through to a full-bodied, medium-sweet palate and a bright, vivid finish. Shows brightness and focus. Drink or hold."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER:"With distinctive orange and tangerine accents on a superfluity of tropical fruits, there is a richness here that is tough to resist. The sultry, fruit-filled finish with its refreshing attitude is incredible. La Tour Blanche is one of the few Bordeaux cha"

DECANTER: DECANTER:"Showing concentrated layers of fleshy mango and tinned peaches, this manages to maintain its exotic intensity without being dragged down by its own weight. There's a lift and zip brought in by some fresh mint notes, and the palate is silky and sweet. The vintage has denied it the acidity to elevate it to greater heights, but it's a good wine in 2017."

JANCIS ROBINSON: JANCIS ROBINSON:"85% Sémillon, 13% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle. Pale gold. Correct, with citrus refreshment and lots of sweetness but considerable sinew and chew at the moment too. Not quite as pure as the Suduiraut. Fairly big and beefy."

WINE SPECTATOR: WINESPECTATOR:"This gushes with gingerbread, glazed peach, piecrust and hazelnut cream notes, all displayed in a forward and unctuous style. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Drink now through 2032. 1,333 cases made. — JM"