A golden opportunity just crossed our path, and as such we feel compelled to alert you to this 96-point elixir with 15 years of age under its belt. Mint condition half bottles direct from the Château … “Ooh La La”!

This is the exact wine you’ll find on a top Michelin Star-rated fine dining restaurant’s tasting menu at $30 for a 2-ounce pour, and we scored a fantastic price on a few cases to dole out to lovers of the most iconic dessert wine category in the world! La Tour Blanche is a consistent performer in the category. The ripeness of the 2009 vintage results in a finished product of dried tropical fruit ambrosia laced with wild honey and crème brûlée notes. 

The Wine Advocate rated the vintage a “97 Excellent” – extraordinary and accessible vintage. Château d'Yquem, Rieussec and Suduiraut were only rated higher for the 2009 vintage. You’ll be extremely hard-pressed to find these Ex-Chateau in mint condition. For Yquem, you’re going to shell out $300-$350 per half bottle which could very likely be from a private collection resell. 

The holiday season is just around the corner so best to have a few bottles on hand for that special family feast. These will be expressive when you pop the cork, but they still have plenty of freshness and structure to age gracefully for many more years in the cellar.