The ‘12 Chateau La Tour Blanche Sauternes Premier Cru.

Château La Tour Blanche 2012 is a Sauternes blend of 92% Sémillon, 5.5% Sauvignon, and 2.5% Muscadelle.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2019-2074Peak window 2021-2059

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Sauternes Sémillon should suggest apricot, honey and candied citrus, with a floral note lending lift to the rich aroma. The 2012 Château La Tour Blanche is expected to have a luscious palate balanced by fresh acidity, giving its sweetness a clear line and a rounded, silky texture. Its listed peak stretches through 2059, with a horizon to 2074; expect the finish to hold honeyed fruit while a bright citrus edge slowly fades.

The 2012 vintage

The 2012 harvest ran from October 13 through November 7 and required five selective passes through the vineyard.

About Chateau La Tour Blanche

Château La Tour Blanche aged the wine for 16 to 18 months in new barrels and recommends serving it between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius.

From the cellar: pair with

Foie gras on brioche

Foie gras richness is lifted by the Sauternes' freshness, while brioche echoes its creamy texture.

Roquefort cheese

Roquefort's salt and pungency contrast the wine's candied fruit and vanilla sweetness.

Apricot tart

Apricot mirrors the wine's fruit-paste character, while pastry complements its rich, creamy palate.

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Frequently Asked

What is Château La Tour Blanche 2012?

It is a Sauternes blend led by Sémillon with Sauvignon and Muscadelle.

What does La Tour Blanche 2012 taste like?

Expect Muscat, rose, candied fruit, and vanilla across a rich, creamy palate.

When should this wine be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2019-2074. Within that arc, the peak window is 2021-2059. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with this Sauternes?

Try foie gras on brioche, Roquefort cheese, or apricot tart.