chateau dyquem 1er grand cru classe sauternes

Château d'Yquem

Château d'Yquem, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes, 2014

Name: Château d'Yquem, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes
Brand: Château d'Yquem
Price: 851.16 GBP

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The Wine Independent

97/100

Vinous

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2014
6x37.5cl
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£851.16

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

'The Château Yquem 2014 was picked over 9 weeks this year, with one-quarter of the grapes picked prior to 15 September. It delivers 134 grams per liter residual sugar and 7.3 grams per liter tartaric acid, with a pH 3.60. It has a captivating bouquet (I know...I know...what else were you expecting) But it entrances with its pure, wild honey notes mixed with almond and white chocolate scents, bestowed with beguiling delineation and focus. The palate is very poised with the acidity nigh on perfect. Occasionally an Yquem only reveals its components parts at this early juncture, necessitates conjecture. However the 2014 has a sense of harmony and completeness already, as if the élevage is merely there to usher it on to its finished state. There is undeniably great depth here, perhaps less conspicuous than other vintages because of that silver thread of acidity: notes of lemon sherbet, orange zest, shaved ginger and again, a few

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Critic Reviews

99/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

The 2014 Yquem has 146 grams per liter of residual sugar, 13.5 % alcohol, and a pH of 3.6, with a pale to medium straw-gold color. It begins with a single, pure, resonating note of orange blossom before unfurling to include provocative scents of aniseed, white pepper, allspice, and beach sand, followed by an intense core of lime cordial and green mango. Pow - the palate hits you like a crashing wave of vibrant citrus fruits and savory/spicy sparks, framed by the plushest of textures and a razor cut line of freshness, finishing with incredible length and vigor. This is a masterpiece.

drinking window 2026 - 2086

date of review 09/2023

97/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2014 Yquem was picked over four tries from 5 September to 30 October, a nine-week picking with 25% of the crop brought in before 25 September to obtain freshness. It has beautifully defined on the nose with dried honey, white peach, almond and chamomile and saffron emerging with time. The palate is beautifully balanced with fine acidity, lively and energetic, building wonderfully in the mouth with great sapidity on the finish. What a bloomin’ gorgeous Yquem. Tasted at the château.

drinking window 2021 - 2060

date of review 04/2022

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Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

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