Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Château la Tour de By

Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc
2024

$45.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable

14 case(s) available

Service fees
$ 7.50
Product code
15436632
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$38.00
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Bordeaux
Varietal(s)
Sauvignon Blanc 100 %
Alcohol percentage
12,5%
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
Producer's website

About this winery

Located in Bégadan, north of the Médoc appellation and close to the Gironde, La Tour de By has very ancient roots. From the 16th century, vines have been cultivated at La Tour de By and the Château's known origin dates back to 1599, when it was acquired by Pierre Tizon, lord of the fief of By. The Tower was built in 1825 on the ruins of a wheat mill, serving as a lighthouse for sailors sailing on the Gironde estuary until the beginning of the 20th century. Alfred Rubichon had the current...

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Product notes

This first vintage comes from our first Sauvignon Blanc vines planted 3 years ago, in 2021. From this first harvest, we bottled about 4,500 bottles of this Blanc - Château La Tour de By, 2023 vintage.

Production notes

Direct pressing of whole clusters. Cold settling followed by vinification, half in stainless steel tanks and half in new barrels. Lees stirring during aging.

Tasting notes

Lots of balanced fruit with notes of white peach, pepper and minerals. The palate is round and clean with lots of freshness. A beautiful aromatic and crisp finish. Pairs with goat cheese and salmon