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Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2003

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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

Tasting Notes :The color is already a very pale yellow. The nose has intense fresh fruit aromas (pineapple, passion fruit and mango) accompanied by very attractive floral nuances (rose and acacia blossoms) as well as a touch of vanilla. This wine has a great deal of personality on the palate as well as beautiful volume, substance, and a perfect balance between alcohol, sugar and acidity. The overall equilibrium is extremely elegant and lively. The complexity , smoothness, and length this wine will acquire during barrel aging are sure to make this an altogether impressive Yquem.

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Blend: 80% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc Color: Medium gold. Aroma: Honeyed, oaky, flowery, tropical fruit bouquet, magnificent and unique. Palate: Rich, opulent, concentrated and full-bodied. 94-96 Wine Advocate


 

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Wine Spectator ReviewSubtle and racy, with lemon rind, vanilla cream and dried pineapple. Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, with great length and flavor. Electrified yet refined, with medium sweetness and a wonderful finish. I love the class of this, and the length. Has afterburners. Best after 2010.


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"Subtle and racy with lemon rind, vanilla cream and dried pineapple. Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, electrified yet refined with wonderful length and flavors. Medium sweetness. Wonderful finish. I love the class and length here. ...98" WS 11/06.


 

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"This unusual vintage will not doubt remain a benchmark for many years to come. An extraordinary summer, "total" Botrytis, and the sacrifice of part of the estate made it possible to harvest grapes with optimum fruit and concentration


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