2016 Ch D’Yquem Sauternes 375ml, Bordeaux
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DYQUEM16376
What a sexy and moreish wine that makes you want to drink the whole bottle. Flavours and aromas of cooked apples, grilled pineapple, pie crust, apricots, dried mushrooms and flan. Full-bodied, yet tight and reserved. Very long and powerful. Lasts for minutes. Another great wine.
98-99 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com
Despite a rich botrytis character, this balances impact with delicacy. Clear citrus on the nose with a hint of flint and smoke, allowing the soft white flowers and lime blossom to steal up on you slowly. There are caramel notes through the mid-palate and great persistency, as ever. Extremely elegant. This was the driest summer since 1898, and the harvest at Yquem lasted a full two months, from 4th September (for the dry white Y d'Yquem) through to 4th November for the final selection of botrytis berries. The final yield is 20hl/ha, the highest in recent years against their average of 9hl/ha, with 40% going into the grand vin compared to 50% last year. 135g/l residual sugar and 3.9pH. 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Drinking Window 2025 - 2050
97 points Jane Anson decanter.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Stickies/Sweet Wines |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Varietals | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 375ml |
| Wine Points | 98-99 |
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