2019 Chateau d'Yquem
Bordeaux, France
$505.00
| Colour | : | White |
| Producer | : | Chateau d'Yquem |
| Country | : | France |
| Region | : | Bordeaux |
| Sub Region | : | Sauternes |
| Variety | : | Proprietary Blend |
| Vintage | : | 2019 |
| Capacity | : | 750 ml - Standard Bottle |
| Rating | : | 97 |
| Tasting Note | : | Clear push and pull between acidity and lusciousness from the first moments. A higher percentage of Sauvignon Blanc than in a typical year, showing in sculpted gunsmoke and white truffle on the opening beats. Fresher flavours continue with lemongrass and lime zest, broadening out into luscious mango, grilled caramel, pineapple and brioche, and a welcome edge of bitterness on the finish with mandarin peel and oyster shell salinity. As has so often been the case in recent years, the team at Yquem needed to hold their nerve, as a dry September meant the noble rot took its time to get underway, with harvest finally taking place from around October 10 though to early November. 138g/l residual sugar, 10hl/h yield. Organic conversion began in August 2019, with certification expected 2022. Winemaker Sandrine Garbay. |
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