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Chtaeau La Tour Blanche was classified as a 1er Cru Classe in the 1885 Classification, rated the finest Sauternes property after d`Yquem.
In 1909 the proprietor, Monsieur Osiris, bequeathed the estate to the state on condition that the property be used for educational purposes. In 1911 it became the Ecole de Viticulture et Oenologie and has been owned by the Ministry of Agriculture ever since.
The quality of La Tour Blanche's wines was nothing to write home about until the appointment of Jean-Pierre Jausser as administrator in 1983. He breathed new life into the property and has elevated La Tour Blanche into the very top ranks of Sauternes producers.
La Tour Blanche's vineyard consists of 30 hectares of vineyards and the wine is typically a blend of 70% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and 10% Muscadelle. The grapes are fermented in a combination of oak barrels and stainless steel tanks and the wine is then aged in 100% new oak barrels for 18-24 months.
La Tour Blanche's wines are now amongst the richest, most powerful and most exotic being produced in Sauternes today. They have incredible ageing potential.
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