Emotions de la Tour Blanche Sauternes 2017 Bottle:12 small red fruit

small red fruit

Carmelo and Rosa co-ferment it with an array of white varieties—about 10 percent of the blend—that grow among the Nerello vines

pencil lead-infused bouquet with pure blackberry and boysenberry scents

A mouth coating oiliness leaves a lingering sensation on the palate

It thus makes sense this distillery’s latest 50-year-old release is a mere dozen released bottles in all

Emotions de la Tour Blanche Sauternes 2017 Bottle:12 small red fruitDue to the climate of the Sauternes region, wines are produced from grapes affected by the botrytis cinerea, a noble rot that develops on the berries. This phenomenon creates a high concentration of natural sugar and complex aromas of spice and dried fruits. The great fine wines of Sauternes are not only dessert wines, but they can also be classically paired with foie gras in all its forms, light fish in a creamy sauce, or with strong cheeses such as