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Description:
"The balance here is identical to Raymond Lafon: 13°8 alcohol, 140 g/l residual and 3.9 g/l total acidity, but what a difference in style. There is a menthol kind of freshness pervading the wine, giving it an almost New World, or even Alsatian touch. This higher tone of fresh fruit will presumably get penetrated by the more roasted Sémillon lots during the élevage. For the second time (07 and 09 - no '08 was made), the sweetness is less absolute, La Tour Blanche having held the record for residual in '03 and '05, and has settled down into a finer balance as a result."
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| Score: 96 |
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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. Barrel sample. |
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| Score: 92 |
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"Dense and very rich on the palate. Medium sweet, with lemon pie and meringue notes and a textured finish."
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Full and rich on the mouth-feel with bright acidity dancing on the tongue. This wine has a perfect balance of botrytis components, citrus, baked apricot and minerality. Drink now, don't be afraid to really spoil yourself! |
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