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Château d'Yquem, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes, 2018

Specifications

Colour: Sweet
Producer: Château d'Yquem
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Sauternes
Grape Variety: Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Château d'Yquem, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes, 2018

Tasting Note:

"As ever with Yquem, patience was the key, taking in the grapes slowly but surely over 17 days harvest that extended well into October. The results in the glass are intense and glossy, full of satin-textured apricot and white peach flavours. There are exotic fruits of pineapple and mango but winemaker Sandrine Garbay has kept a focus on fresher flavours of lime zest and citrus that balance out the natural richness and concentration. Pretty closed right now, but there is power and balance here, an excellent Yquem. 97/100" - Jane Anson, Decanter.com, September 2020

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