Château La Tour Blanche

The history of Château La Tour Blanche is inseparable from the men who participated in its fame. Each of them contributed to erect the domain among the greatest. The first of them: Monsieur Saint-Marc, lord of La Tour Blanche, gave his name to the domain. But it is Frederick Focke who allowed this property to take a new take off, inventing the sweet wine of Sauternes! Nothing less than that! Indeed, this German man brought with him the technique of the late harvests from his country. Today, the estate belongs to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, which became the owner in 2010, but remains managed by wine and vineyard professionals.

Le terroir du Château La Tour Blanche est un terroir privilégie puisqu’il s’étend sur environ 2000 hectares et 5 communes. Le domaine de La Tour Blanche se situe sur une croupe et culmine à 60 mètres au-dessus du niveau de la mer.  L’encépagement du vignoble est typique de la région de Sauternes : 83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc & 5% Muscadelle. Les vendanges se font par “tries” successives : 1 pied = 1 verre. La vinification est traditionnelle et bénéficie des installations les plus modernes. L’élevage se fait pendant 16 à 18 mois.

The terroir of Château La Tour Blanche is a privileged terroir that extends over approximately 2000 hectares and 5 communes. The Domaine de la Tour Blanche is located on a rump and rises to 60 meters above sea level. The vines are typical of the Sauternes region: 83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle . Harvesting is done by successive “tests”: 1 foot = 1 glass. The vinification is traditional and has collected the most modern. The breeding is done for 16 to 18 months.

A la dégustation, le Château La Tour Blanche est l’expression d’un grand terroir et le meilleur de la Pourriture Noble. Il se caractérise par un superbe équilibre entre puissance et fraîcheur !

Their Team:

• Owners : Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine