2022 "Y" d'Yquem
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The 2022 Y de Yquem was confusing because, whilst it was included in the flight of dry Sauternes, as this cuvée is billed, it was clear there was some residual sugar. As such, it works well, with a lovely yellow flower-scented bouquet and touches of linseed in the background. The palate has a touch of viscosity, a little Alsace-like, with a gentle, almost soothing finish. It coheres very well in the glass. Very fine. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
James Suckling
Altre recensioni e punteggi
The earliest start to the Y harvest ever: 9 August! 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Sémillon from designated plots in the vineyard. (The Sauvignon proportion was increased from 2004/5 but the wine became too much like a regular Bordeaux Blanc so the Sémillon portion was increased from 2021.) RS 6 g/l. Sauvignon dominates the nose but there is breadth underneath that could come only from the Sémillon. The overall impression is of a fresh, zesty wine with real complexity – very unlike the Y of old. I'd love to see how these post-2021 Ys age. (JR)
The distinctive nose offers waxy yellow citrus, pineapples, lemon peel, green apples, lemon grass, orange rind, flowers, and white peaches. The fruit has a lush quality, sweetness, round textures, and a vivid display of grapefruit, gingery spice, and mango, with a touch of honey on the back end of the finish. The wine blends 60% Sauvignon Blanc with 40% Semillon. It is interesting to note, this is the earliest harvest since they began producing dry white Bordeaux in 1959.
This is a big white with sliced apple, pineapple and lychee fruit. It’s full-bodied and dense with lots of fruit and phenolics on the mid-palate. A roundness and power at the end. From the same plots as Yquem. Harvested August 9. 60% sauvignon blanc and 40% semillon. Drink or hold.
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.