1997 La Tour Blanche, Sauternes (375ml)

“A subtle, sweet wine, with intense aromas of honey, almond, spice and vanilla. Full-bodied and very sweet, with a lovely, ripe tropical fruit character. Super. Best after 2001. (JS)” (01/2000)

“Explosive, superripe aromas of orange marmalade and toffee; shows the tang of an Alsace SGN. Large-scaled, rich and thick with extract; juicy acids give it a mouthwatering quality. Intriguing gamey nuance adds complexity to the tropical fruit flavors. Very long, ripe finish tastes like a cross between late-harvest tokay and gewurztraminer. Powerful but not heavy. (ST)” (08/2000)

“The gorgeously perfumed and layered 1997 La Tour-Blanche displays a medium golden color, as well as a honeyed, kinky nose of buttered roasted fruit, quince, oranges, and minerals. Dense and full-bodied, with terrific fruit extraction, this unctuously-textured, sweet, full-bodied wine is one of the stars of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025. (RP)” (04/2000)

“Bright copper with spice and opulence. This property is on a roll. The palate is rich, full, floral and distinctly embryonic. The finish is still slightly astringent. Leave this one alone for the moment but it should be gorgeous eventually. (JR) 18 Points” (10/2005)