Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 96 points

The La Tour Blanche 2001 has long been the ?insiders? Sauternes? for the vintage. Leave the Yquem ?01 for the millionaires: load up on one of the finest recent vintages from the estate. It has a potent honeyed, frangipane and white flower-scented bouquet with subtle nougat scents in the background lending it an exotic edge. The palate is extremely well balanced with fine acidity effortlessly slicing a swathe through that unctuous, honeyed fruit. There are also understated marmalade notes with a suggestion of crème brûlée furnishing the weighty finish that goes on and on. Just don?t tell anyone how good this La Tour Blanche is...promise?

Review date: October 2014