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Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1986

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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.

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Nestled in the southeasy of Bordeaux, Château d’Yquem is the world’s most sought after dessert wine – the benchmark by which all other dessert wines are judged.

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Source: JJ Buckley
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From an outstanding year in Sauternes, this Yquem has some honey character but fails to take off. It's a bit flat on the nose, lacking in acidity, turns a little dry on finish... Wine Spectator. A Sauternes Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 1986 Yquem, Chateau d' 750ml


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Rating: 0/5 - As reviewed by Decanter Medium straw; inexpressive nose, some botrytis; medium-bodied, reasonable concentration, quite oaky, modest botrytis, lacks some vigour and verve, almost raisiny on finish, disappointing for Yquem


 

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Blend 80% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Average age of vines 30 years. 100% barrel fermented. Aged for 31/2 years (100% new) perfect


 

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Rating: 98/100 - As reviewed in Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition # B1 on Jan-98


 

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