Parker about Château La Tour Blanche (0.375L) 1989
The 1989 La Tour Blanche is drinking well today, offering up aromas of honeysuckle, marmalade, preserved peaches and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, sumptuous and enveloping, it's fleshy and sensual, with a generous core of fruit, ripe but succulent acids and a long, perfumed finish. This has aged with grace.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Sauternes |
Rebsorten | Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Château La Tour Blanche, La Tour Blanche, 33210 Bommes, France |
Charakter | Sweet |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 12-14°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 1999 - 2042 |
Parker Punkte | 92 |
Jahrgang | 1989 |
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Château La Tour Blanche (0.375L) 1989

The Château La Tour Blanche 1989 is an iconic Sauternes that, with over three decades of aging, has developed its aromatic complexity to an exceptional level. The glass sparkles a rich gold, almost amber, and offers an intense aroma of ripe apricots, honey, dried figs, and candied citrus fruits, underscored by delicate floral notes and a hint of roasted nuts.
On the palate, the 1989 vintage displays an impressive balance between sweetness and well-preserved acidity, lending the wine vibrancy. Aromas of dried exotic fruits, toffee, and a light spice create a dense, rich texture. The finish unfolds with remarkable length and elegance, with a persistent, subtly spicy aftertaste.
The Château La Tour Blanche 1989 is an excellent choice with rich desserts such as baked fruit, cheese platters, or as a solo wine for a festive occasion. At its current stage of maturity, it displays the depth and persistence of a great Sauternes and is still capable of gaining complexity over the next few years. A truly remarkable wine from an outstanding vintage.