Tour Blanche Vintage:2005 with tons of pure texture

with tons of pure texture from the 28% still Pinot in the blend

(from 90+ year old vines in a parcel measuring

which I think remains one of his best wines to day

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Tour Blanche Vintage:2005 with tons of pure textureThe 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