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Yquem(1999)
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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May 2008
- from Bordeaux
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June 2007
- 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...
- April 2008
- While it lacks the more eponymous vintages perfection there is plenty to enjoy in this wine. With pale gold tones, crisp mandarin, apricot... lacks some overall definition, leaves you somewhat short. Better in 2015?
- May 2008
- GREAT, GREASY, SUIT LIKE HONEY, INTENSE FLAVOUR, TRY WITH BLUE CHEESE, PERSISTENT
