Château d'Yquem
Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Tasted blind. Dark gold, heavy like oil in the glass. Piercing nose full of energy. Notes of apricot, tan spice, orange, some grilled pineapple, and a little caramel. Rich and heavy in the mouth. Powerful. Guessed 83 Climens.
Tasted blind. Dark gold, heavy like oil in the glass. Piercing nose full of energy. Notes of apricot, tan spice, orange, some grilled pineapple, and a little caramel. Rich and heavy in the mouth. Powerful. Guessed 83 Climens.
Feb 13th, 2022A brilliant old Sauternes in good condition. Aromas of barley sugar and a paraffin note. M plus intensity on the palate with great length. Thanks for bringing Jim Hunter.
A brilliant old Sauternes in good condition. Aromas of barley sugar and a paraffin note. M plus intensity on the palate with great length. Thanks for bringing Jim Hunter.
Sep 27th, 2020Tasted blind. Dark brown gold with notes of warm orange sauce and spice. Flamboyant and rich. Long finish. A perfect finish to the wines tonight. Guessed mid-70's d'Yquem.
Tasted blind. Dark brown gold with notes of warm orange sauce and spice. Flamboyant and rich. Long finish. A perfect finish to the wines tonight. Guessed mid-70's d'Yquem.
Mar 8th, 2020Old enough to lose the honey drop viscosity that I don’t like about this wine and nice acidity to bolster it this long.
Old enough to lose the honey drop viscosity that I don’t like about this wine and nice acidity to bolster it this long.
Apr 3rd, 2019A little lighter extraction than standard here, but beautifully balanced and still quite fresh.
A little lighter extraction than standard here, but beautifully balanced and still quite fresh.
Dec 25th, 2017Kept a library of bottles from various special evenings: this is one of them - in memory of Pauline Gilby. Thanks for this bottle. And the joy you bought us all.
Kept a library of bottles from various special evenings: this is one of them - in memory of Pauline Gilby. Thanks for this bottle. And the joy you bought us all.
1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2013Birth year Chateau d'Yquem for my 40th birthday. There are really no words.
Birth year Chateau d'Yquem for my 40th birthday. There are really no words.
Jun 26th, 2016The winner of the night (but not much of a surprise there...)
The winner of the night (but not much of a surprise there...)
Mar 28th, 2016