Y de Château d'Yquem
    Château d'Yquem

    Y de Château d'Yquem, 2011

    95/100
    Inside Bordeaux
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    1. 2011

      6x75cl

      DP

      £976.33

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    Critic Reviews

    95/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    One of the greatest dry whites of France, both distinctive and delicious, from the legendary Château d’Yquem. This wine has been made since 1959 but used to be produced with grapes from the last few bunches left on the vine after the sweet wine harvest. This changed as of 1996, and since 2004 it has been made every year from Sauvignon Blanc grapes picked early in the season, when fresh and from Sémillon just at the fleeting moment with first bloom of botrytis, leaving a tiny trace of residual sugar. This has plenty of fleshy citrus and saffran, balanced by lime and lemongrass, spiralling though with slate, freshness and well judged acidity. Picking of Y began August 17, earliest ever, and finished August 31, so entirely within August and at 12 years old it is stunning, showing how well this wine can age. 30% new oak. The 2021 that I tasted this year got a higher score (97 points), and is exceptional, but I picked this one because it is at such a great moment to drink.
    drinking window 2023 - 2030
    date of review 12/2023

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    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Bordeaux Blanc
    abv:
    14%

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