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Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1999

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The great sweet wines of Bordeaux, Sauternes, are among the most decadent, complex and simply enjoyable wines. Based on a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc that has been infected with the "noble rot", Botrytis Cinerea, Sauternes are rich, honied wines bursting with notes of vanilla, coconut, dried apricots and subtle spice tones. They are usually very sweet and rich with a soft quality to them that makes them appealing in their youth yet they can age and improve for decades. The neighboring village of Barsac frequently makes wines comparable to those of Sauternes.

Winemakers Notes

A sensational Yquem, 1999 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1999's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned Sauternes estate. Note: Yquem spends 42 months in 100% new oak.

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1er Cru Classé Supérieur


June 2009

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The history of Yquem (like its wine) keeps a mystery even today. If the vineyard has been existing for a long time, the present castle is rather quite recent (the oldest parts date from the 15th century). In 1993, four hundred years old were celebrated at Chateau Yquem. It was on the 8th of December 1593 when Jacques de Sauvage acquired in tenure simple by an agreement of exchange of estates la maison appelee Yquem..., a Crown's property at that time. In the genealogy of Lur Saluces, there are three branches to be considered: the Lur, the Saluces, the Sauvage. The archives of the Domain allow us read more...


 

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document.getElementById("NoProductImage").innerHTML = ""; Only 6 bottles or less available. Robert Parker 92 points!Chateau d`YquemMore than four centuries of history are summed up in the words "Chaeau d'Yquem Lur-Saluces" found on ever bottle of Yquem... - Count Alexandre de Lur Saluces


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Space limitations preclude including tasting notes. Robert Parker. A Sauternes Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 1999 Yquem, Chateau d' 750ml


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