La Tour Blanche
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$828.84 |
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Experience the essence of Sauternes with 'La Tour Blanche 1994', a wine known for its sublime elegance. Produced with an expert blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes from the famed vineyards of Bordeaux, this rich yet balanced sweet wine reveals an impressive concentration of fruit and a velvety texture. Hand-harvested and subjected to a traditional vinification process, every bottle encapsulates the spirit of the renowned Château La Tour Blanche. The expressive 'La Tour Blanche 1994' imparts notes of tropical fruit, honey, and spice on the nose, underpinned by an alluring mineral character. On the palate, it offers the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. The producer, since 1855 a 1st Classified Growth of Sauternes in Bordeaux, continues their dedication to crafting exceptional wines. Indulge in 'La Tour Blanche 1994', a Sauternes wine embodying the rich tradition of Bordeaux winemaking. An exceptional choice for the discerning fine wine collector or aficionado. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,002.76 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 1998 la Tour Blanche is medium gold in color with quite an earthy, savory nose giving up perfumed notions of orange blossoms and honeysuckle over preserved apricots, apple pie and allspice hints. It's wonderfully elegant, sophisticated and beautifully balanced in the mouth, with oodles of layers and epic length. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90+ (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$466.96 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90+)Subdued but pure aromas of peach, orange marmalade and white plum, complicated and lifted by a floral topnote. Concentrated, fresh and spicy, with a flavor of peach and a repeating floral element. Youthful and persistent on the back end, which features sweet butter, vanilla and spicy oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,311.23 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Loads of botrytis and honey character and hints of lemon rind and citrus fruits. Full-bodied, very sweet ,with loads of peach tart, spice and a long, honeyed finish. This has all on the back palate. Fantastic. Best La Tour Blanche I have tasted in many, many years. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,287.16 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2007 La Tour Blanche has an incongruous, minty bouquet with fine delineation; it's fairly open and pure though missing the complexity of its peers. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening, quite Aszú like in style with a long honeyed, quince finish and a touch of spice on the aftertaste. Fine. Tasted at the 2007 horizontal in Sauternes. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. GST
SG$486.62 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)96-98 Barrel sample. A powerful, complex wine, its layers of sweetness mixed with a total dryness from botrytis. The wine is impressively rich, considerably inspired by dried fruits and spice. Certainly for aging over decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,232.66 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)96-98 Barrel sample. A powerful, complex wine, its layers of sweetness mixed with a total dryness from botrytis. The wine is impressively rich, considerably inspired by dried fruits and spice. Certainly for aging over decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,070.25 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)96-98 Barrel sample. A powerful, complex wine, its layers of sweetness mixed with a total dryness from botrytis. The wine is impressively rich, considerably inspired by dried fruits and spice. Certainly for aging over decades. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. GST
SG$471.36 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)96-98 Barrel sample. A powerful, complex wine, its layers of sweetness mixed with a total dryness from botrytis. The wine is impressively rich, considerably inspired by dried fruits and spice. Certainly for aging over decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. GST
SG$145.23 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2010 La Tour Blanche has a vivacious bouquet with aromas of yellow plum, fig, blood orange and a very subtle oily/lanolin scent. The palate is well balanced with a viscous entry and notes of orange rind, apricot, stem ginger and a touch of white pepper. This feels long, tender and cohesive, with fine depth. The 2010 surpasses subsequent vintages such as the 2011 to 2013. It is excellent. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-97 (JD) |
Inc. GST
SG$801.65 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-97)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. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 17.5+ (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$513.83 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5+)Cask sample. Opulent with both green notes of acidity and rich, ripe notes of superbly botrytised fruit. A hint of crème brûlée. Still very youthful but with all the right ingredients packed away. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. GST
SG$153.58 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)Lifted and very poised, the 2022 La Tour Blanche is a wine of subtlety and elegance more than anything else. White flowers, mint and light tangerine peel inflections all gather together in a weightless, airy Sauternes defined by its delicacy. Many Sauternes are more obvious, but few are as refined. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$554.16 |
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Wine Advocate (95)A blend of 90% Sémillon and 10% Muscadelle with 149 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2023 La Tour Blanche unfurls in the glass with a pure, perfumed bouquet of pineapple, ripe orchard fruits, white flowers and orange confit. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's beautifully balanced, built around a vibrant core of fruit animated by fresh acidity and concludes with an ethereal, persistent and seemingly endless finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$701.00 |
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Experience the essence of Sauternes with 'La Tour Blanche 1994', a wine known for its sublime elegance. Produced with an expert blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes from the famed vineyards of Bordeaux, this rich yet balanced sweet wine reveals an impressive concentration of fruit and a velvety texture. Hand-harvested and subjected to a traditional vinification process, every bottle encapsulates the spirit of the renowned Château La Tour Blanche. The expressive 'La Tour Blanche 1994' imparts notes of tropical fruit, honey, and spice on the nose, underpinned by an alluring mineral character. On the palate, it offers the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. The producer, since 1855 a 1st Classified Growth of Sauternes in Bordeaux, continues their dedication to crafting exceptional wines. Indulge in 'La Tour Blanche 1994', a Sauternes wine embodying the rich tradition of Bordeaux winemaking. An exceptional choice for the discerning fine wine collector or aficionado. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$817.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 1998 la Tour Blanche is medium gold in color with quite an earthy, savory nose giving up perfumed notions of orange blossoms and honeysuckle over preserved apricots, apple pie and allspice hints. It's wonderfully elegant, sophisticated and beautifully balanced in the mouth, with oodles of layers and epic length. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90+ (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$369.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90+)Subdued but pure aromas of peach, orange marmalade and white plum, complicated and lifted by a floral topnote. Concentrated, fresh and spicy, with a flavor of peach and a repeating floral element. Youthful and persistent on the back end, which features sweet butter, vanilla and spicy oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95-100 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$1,100.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95-100)Loads of botrytis and honey character and hints of lemon rind and citrus fruits. Full-bodied, very sweet ,with loads of peach tart, spice and a long, honeyed finish. This has all on the back palate. Fantastic. Best La Tour Blanche I have tasted in many, many years. Score range: 95-100 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$1,070.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2007 La Tour Blanche has an incongruous, minty bouquet with fine delineation; it's fairly open and pure though missing the complexity of its peers. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening, quite Aszú like in style with a long honeyed, quince finish and a touch of spice on the aftertaste. Fine. Tasted at the 2007 horizontal in Sauternes. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
SG$391.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)96-98 Barrel sample. A powerful, complex wine, its layers of sweetness mixed with a total dryness from botrytis. The wine is impressively rich, considerably inspired by dried fruits and spice. Certainly for aging over decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
SG$1,020.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)96-98 Barrel sample. A powerful, complex wine, its layers of sweetness mixed with a total dryness from botrytis. The wine is impressively rich, considerably inspired by dried fruits and spice. Certainly for aging over decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
SG$871.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)96-98 Barrel sample. A powerful, complex wine, its layers of sweetness mixed with a total dryness from botrytis. The wine is impressively rich, considerably inspired by dried fruits and spice. Certainly for aging over decades. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
SG$377.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)96-98 Barrel sample. A powerful, complex wine, its layers of sweetness mixed with a total dryness from botrytis. The wine is impressively rich, considerably inspired by dried fruits and spice. Certainly for aging over decades. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
SG$124.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2010 La Tour Blanche has a vivacious bouquet with aromas of yellow plum, fig, blood orange and a very subtle oily/lanolin scent. The palate is well balanced with a viscous entry and notes of orange rind, apricot, stem ginger and a touch of white pepper. This feels long, tender and cohesive, with fine depth. The 2010 surpasses subsequent vintages such as the 2011 to 2013. It is excellent. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-97 (JD) |
In Bond
SG$682.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (94-97)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. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 17.5+ (JR) |
In Bond
SG$412.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5+)Cask sample. Opulent with both green notes of acidity and rich, ripe notes of superbly botrytised fruit. A hint of crème brûlée. Still very youthful but with all the right ingredients packed away. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
SG$131.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)Lifted and very poised, the 2022 La Tour Blanche is a wine of subtlety and elegance more than anything else. White flowers, mint and light tangerine peel inflections all gather together in a weightless, airy Sauternes defined by its delicacy. Many Sauternes are more obvious, but few are as refined. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$449.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)A blend of 90% Sémillon and 10% Muscadelle with 149 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2023 La Tour Blanche unfurls in the glass with a pure, perfumed bouquet of pineapple, ripe orchard fruits, white flowers and orange confit. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's beautifully balanced, built around a vibrant core of fruit animated by fresh acidity and concludes with an ethereal, persistent and seemingly endless finish. |
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