Château de la Vieille Tour Bordeaux Blanc

Fact sheet

Type

White

Grape

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux Blanc

Appellation

Bordeaux Blanc

Body

medium

Acidity

high

Sweetness

dry

Rated vintages

• 201685 pts

  In the Boissonneau family since 1839, this southern Entre-Deux-Mers vineyard gives a crisp, herbal wine with light fruit and attractive acidity. It has lemon and grapefruit flavors, bright with a crisp aftertaste. Drink now.

• 201585 pts

  A soft, ripe and rounded wine that is full of fruit. It has a generous feel to it that is balanced by a more tangy citrus edge. Apricots show as the wine opens up to reveal its ripe side. Drink now.

• 201485 pts

  Fruity and crisp, this is an attractive lemon and pear-flavored wine from certified organic vineyards. With fresh, balanced acidity and a creamy texture, this 60% Sauvignon and 40% Sémillon blend is ready to drink.

• 201387 pts

  The wine is soft, rounded, showing light acidity and fresh fruit. Melons and pears dominate the ripe flavors, with a touch of almonds and rich aftertaste.

• 201287 pts

  Initially tight in texture, this is a mineral wine that opens to reveal flavors of fruity, ripe peaches and orange zest. On the finish, the taut character returns to give a crisp, textured aftertaste. Screwcap.

• 201185 pts

  A crisp, bright and fruity wine, this has a perfumed character that highlights the edgy fruit texture and attractive acidity. Ready to drink now.