2016 Yquem
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The 2016 Ch. d’Yquem is pale gold, with viscous golden tears that coat the glass. Aromas of acacia honey and beeswax dominate at first, but with air the wine starts to reveal its complex profile. Hints of spring lavender and white lily, candied orange and lemon peel, sugar-coated pecans, ripe pineapple, ginger and lemon meringue pie all mingle – the wine shifting endlessly in the glass. Overall, and as ever with Yquem, it is effortlessly balanced, the luscious sweetness offset by zesty, mouth-watering acidity. The finish is long, elegant and nuanced.
Delicate nose, with hints of white flowers, blossom, lemongrass and lemongrass. Very fresh and crisp while still showing great richness. A serious, mouth-coating wine where peach, ripe pear, grapefruit, and citrus fruit are balanced by good tension and excellent acidity. Extremely long finish, very clean, with a sense of energy and salinity thanks to the superb acidity. Sep 2017, FINE+RARE, Drink: 2017-2027+
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Punteggio medio
Wine Enthusiast
Jancis Robinson MW
Altre recensioni e punteggi
The 2016 Yquem has a more “serious” bouquet than many other Sauternes, more nuanced with dried honey, lanolin, saffron and beeswax. The palate is exquisite, quite intense with pure botrytised fruit, just a patina of extant oak, yet real depth and enormous length. Marvellous, even if I would not place the 2016 in the top tier of Yquem vintages. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
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100% new oak. RS 135 g/l. Tasted blind. Not much nose. Then very sweet barley-sugar palate. Could do with more acidity. But no shortage of sugar! Light toasty note on the end. Sauternes? A rather disappointing bottle but great texture and delicacy. (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.
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14%
Premier Cru Supérieur