Château La Tour Blanche is unique among the classed growths in Sauternes. It is owned by the state and is home to the La Tour Blanche School of Viticulture and Oenology. The First Growth's benevolent status was down to the generosity of its owner, Daniel Iffla, who went by the name Osiris, and was a powerful financier and philanthropist whose only stipulation with La Tour Blanche was the founding of a wine school. Like most of the great Sauternes, it sits on a hilltop and its 44 hectares of vineyards are composed of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle. A dry white is made along with an extremely rare red wine made from Merlot.
Maturity Young 2025 - 2040
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Maturity Ready 2015 - 2040
Maturity Ready 2017 - 2028
Maturity Ready 2011 - 2024
Maturity Mature 2008 - 2017
Critic score 90.75/100
Maturity Young 2025 - 2046
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