awarded the 2009 Château La Tour Blanche a score of 96 points, praising it as "one of the Sauternes of the vintage". In his May 2013 review, he highlighted its impressive density and predicted it would be even better starting in 2016. 

According to Jamessuckling.com, the 2009 vintage is characterised by:

He considers 2009 to be one of the "modern great vintages" for Bordeaux. He noted that the year produced wines with exceptional ripeness and sugar concentration, often comparing it to legendary years like 1982 or 1947. For Sauternes specifically, the 2009 La Tour Blanche is recognized for its ability to balance this massive richness with a necessary sense of lift and precision.