Castle La Tour Blanche - Sauternes 1990

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe11/5/2001

Ce vin sensationnel, dont les odorantes senteurs de chèvrefeuille, de marmelade, d'ananas et de lanoline jaillissent littéralement du verre, est corsé, luxuriant, mais merveilleux de pureté et de précision. très séduisant, il est déjà à son apogée et tiendra jusqu'en 2020.

Wine Spectator

88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe8/31/2000

Bright yellow color. Vivid aromas of lemon curd and honey, with a hint of almond. Medium- to full-bodied, medium sweet, with fresh acidity and a long, fruity aftertaste.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2002. 2,500 cases made.

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe1/1/1998

The 1990 is less aromatic, but richer and fuller-bodied than the 1988 La Tour Blanche. It has not lost any of its elegant, honeyed, botrytised style. Interestingly, at bottling the 1988 contained 13.5% alcohol and the 1990, 13.2%. The 1990 comes across as fat and rich, a classic Sauternes that remains under priced given the resurgence of this well-known estate. It will keep for three decades or more. Last tasted 11/94

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/1992

This property has been making superlative wines since 1988, with the 1989 being the best of the three most recent vintages. The 1990 reveals a subtle touch of toasty new oak, as well as honeyed, ripe flavors. In the mouth, the wine emphasizes stylish, rich fruit flavors and elegance rather than blockbuster alcohol and viscosity. There is a sense of depth, overall gracefulness, and finesse to this moderately rich, classy example of Sauternes. Though it does not have the power or botrytis of the 1989, or the finesse of the 1988, it is still an admirable example of La Tour Blanche. Anticipated maturity: 1995-2010.