1944 Yquem
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Note di degustazione
The 1944 Yquem is a rare old bird, and I asked Pierre Lurton if he would not mind pouring it specifically for this article. Of course, it is completely eclipsed by the 1945 and even the 1943. Yet it puts in a creditable performance. Very deep in color, it has an odd nose that brings to mind red fruit, Morello cherries intermixed with rosewater and cough candy, simple but pleasant. The palate has a sharp, almost acrid opening with marmalade and bitter orange with a touch of VA on the finish. It could nearly pass as a very old rouge. This is certainly enjoyable even if, for most, it would be of curiosity value only. Tasted at the château.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
Altre recensioni e punteggi
Dark brownish amber with a hint of green. Glowing. Macerated prunes on the nose. Not as sweet as the 1945 and a bit more bitter and edgy but so clean! Citrus peel and a little bit of dustiness. Quite a dry finish. (JR)
Yet again proving that Yquem is virtually indestructible. I have described the wine as white but actually it was almost black – treacle dark brown anyway. It had quite enough acidity to counterbalance the sweetness but it was difficult to discern botrytis effects all these years later. Rich but certainly not the richest Yquem vintage with a decidedly brûlée character. (JR)
Informazioni sul produttore
Indiscusso miglior vino dolce al mondo, Château d'Yquem è l'unica tenuta Premier Cru Supérieur di Sauternes, classificata nel 1855. Con una lunga storia che risale al Medioevo, lo château è strettamente legato a quella della famiglia Lur-Saluces, che ne è coinvolta ancora oggi.
Dettagli del prodotto
13.5%
Premier Cru Supérieur