Tour Blanche other_regions The 2007 Vinedo Chadwick has

The 2007 Vinedo Chadwick has a lot of vanilla-y new oak on the nose although there is plenty of voluptuous black fruit to support it

but that period is down to several months from a full year the wine spent in small barrels up until 2001 or so

well delivered red and brambly fruits

with notions of ground pepper

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

Tour Blanche other_regions The 2007 Vinedo Chadwick hasThe La Tour Blanche 2001 has long been the insiders Sauternes for the vintage. Leave the Yquem 01 for the millionaires, load up on one of the finest recent vintages from the estate. It has a potent honeyed, frangipane and white flower scented bouquet with subtle nougat scents in the background lending it an exotic edge. The palate is extremely well balanced with fine acidity effortlessly slicing a swathe through that unctuous, honeyed fruit. There are