2011 Ch D’Yquem Sauternes Half Bottle 375ml, Bordeaux

A lovely, creamy, tropical style, with mango, papaya and guava notes lending a caressing feel, while singed almond and warm piecrust accents blossom through the lush finish. Just when you think that's all there is, toasted coconut, fig, orange blossom and persimmon details kick in, lending length and dimension. The finish is ridiculously long. Best from 2020 through 2060.

99 points winespectator.com

Crazy minerality to this, with lots of dried mango, pineapple and papaya on the nose. Botrytis-spice and nutmeg undertones. Full body, very sweet, with superb depth of fruit and richness. It goes on for minutes. Turns dense and concentrated on the palate. Speechless. Better in 2019.

98 points jamessuckling.com

Tasted blind at the Sauternes 2011 horizontal tasting. The Château Yquem 2011 has a complex bouquet, one that is very well defined with hints of petrol infusing the rich honeyed fruit, later melted wax and fresh peach coming through. The palate is well balanced with a strong viscous entry. There is plenty of residual sugar here and I would have preferred a little more acidic bite to offset that rich, decadent finish (this is despite their correct policy of blending non-botrytized berries in order to increase acidity.) Powerful, burly even, I would give this several years in the cellar to allow this Yquem to mellow and enter its stride. Drink 2020-2060.

94 points Neal Martin robertparker.com

Tasted from cask. Lush apricot nose. Fine attack thanks to high acidity. Very sweet and pungent, with intense apricot fruit. Not a fat style, with great elegance, and shows lots of energy and spice. Long.

96 points decanter.com

The 2011 Château d'Yquem Sauternes offers a luxurious profile with layers of apricot, pineapple, and candied orange peel, interwoven with hints of vanilla, honey, and saffron. Its sweetness is balanced by lively acidity, creating a harmonious and concentrated mouthfeel. The long, elegant finish is characterized by a refined minerality and depth, making it a quintessential expression of Sauternes’ terroir and one that will evolve beautifully over time.

The 2011 Château d'Yquem Sauternes from Bordeaux is an exceptional vintage from one of the world’s most renowned producers of sweet wine. Château d'Yquem, with a history spanning over four centuries, is celebrated for its meticulous production and dedication to quality. Located in the Sauternes appellation, d'Yquem consistently produces wines of remarkable richness, depth, and aging potential. The 2011 vintage was marked by an ideal balance of botrytis (noble rot) and climatic conditions, leading to a wine of extraordinary complexity and longevity.