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Tasting Notes
Château d’Yquem stands as the pinnacle of Sauternes, celebrated as the only Premier Cru Supérieur in Bordeaux for its unmatched quality and prestige. With over 400 years of winemaking heritage, it epitomises luxury and craftsmanship, producing wines that balance sweetness, vibrant acidity, and remarkable complexity. Each vintage is crafted from meticulously hand-harvested grapes affected by noble rot, creating layers of honey, exotic fruits, and a finish of extraordinary length. Renowned for its ability to age for decades, Château d’Yquem is a timeless icon of elegance and opulence, treasured by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Dessert
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
Vintage: 1988
Bottle Size: 375ml (Half Bottle)
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux, Graves
Alcohol %: 14.0%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
99 / 100"Just a fabulous wine from the moment the wine hit the glass. The explosive nose, with its coconut, butterscotch, creme brulee, candied orange, flowers, vanilla bean, and honeyed tropical fruit got you to stop, stare and take another sniff. Rich, lush, opulent, intensely concentrated, velvet-textured apricots, yellow tropical fruits and a gallon of honey that was perfectly braced with a wall of acidity that hung on for well over 60 seconds in the finish. This has entered the start of secondary development and could easily go 100 years. As a guess, the next marker comes in with another 20 yeas of age. - Jeff Leve"
- The Wine Cellar Insider
