Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Boudots other_regions_italy The La Tour Blanche 2001

The La Tour Blanche 2001 has long been the insiders Sauternes for the vintage

07 ha parcel of 35+ year old vines)

It has a much more sumptuous bouquet compared to the 2010

backward and brooding finish

and exceptionally lengthy

Jean Grivot, Nuits Saint Georges Boudots other_regions_italy The La Tour Blanche 2001(from 70+ year old vines). Here the wood treatment isnt subtle though neither is it sufficient to overshadow the wonderfully fresh and layered nose of blue pinot fruit, cassis, earth and broad range of spice elements. The mouthfeel of the broad shouldered flavors is equally seductive and even sleeker but despite the generous midpalate there is solid muscle and a firm core of tannins supporting the powerful and driving finish. As big as this is, it