Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Still lively. Intense botrytis, honey, orange jam, aged bouquet. Rich and still sweet and structured acidity sustains and slightly suppressed sweetness. Time passes but still quite energetic.
Still lively. Intense botrytis, honey, orange jam, aged bouquet. Rich and still sweet and structured acidity sustains and slightly suppressed sweetness. Time passes but still quite energetic.
Nov 18th, 2018
Uncommon balance and purity this vintage is known for. Nothing obscene nor hedonistic here.
Uncommon balance and purity this vintage is known for. Nothing obscene nor hedonistic here.
Feb 6th, 2016Elegan,t as in super elegant, not thin.
Elegan,t as in super elegant, not thin.
Jan 31st, 2016
Apple cider, ripe honey dew, peach pit, canned peach, limestone evaporation, on and on.
Apple cider, ripe honey dew, peach pit, canned peach, limestone evaporation, on and on.
Jul 27th, 2015
Honeyed and unctuous. Cremebrulee with a nose to match (burnt sugar). Not the top tier D'Yquem, but quite satisfying
Honeyed and unctuous. Cremebrulee with a nose to match (burnt sugar). Not the top tier D'Yquem, but quite satisfying
Jun 1st, 2015
Contrary to other wines, D'yquem is in a class of it's own in terms of Sauternes. There is rarely, if ever, a bad year, although some years, like the 2001, stand out more than others. The disparity in quality from a GREAT d'yquem to a mediocre one & so on isn't as drastic as one might imagine. While the older vintages seem to age VERY well, it isn't as discernible from a recent vintage as other wines. Sauternes, in general are consistent, & none more than d'yquem.
Contrary to other wines, D'yquem is in a class of it's own in terms of Sauternes. There is rarely, if ever, a bad year, although some years, like the 2001, stand out more than others. The disparity in quality from a GREAT d'yquem to a mediocre one & so on isn't as drastic as one might imagine. While the older vintages seem to age VERY well, it isn't as discernible from a recent vintage as other wines. Sauternes, in general are consistent, & none more than d'yquem.
Jun 20th, 2014
