2015 "Y" d'Yquem
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Tasting Notes
75% Sauvignon 25% Semillon. Picked from across the Yquem vineyard, rather than a separate site. Incredibly concentrated and vibrant on the nose with tropical fruit and pineapple character. Gorgeous acidity that perfectly balances the weight and richness that are the hallmarks of the 2015 vintage. Very ripe and fruit driven that makes it stunning now, but with hints of savoury and herbacous complexity that should develop with ageing. Very Impressive length, keeps you coming back for more. White wine buyers will want to snap this up. Only 10,000 btls per vintage.
Critic Scores
Neal Martin
More reviews and scores
No, not a 2016, but since it is the vintage currently for sale, then I will publish my review of the 2015 Ygrec here. The Sauvignon Blanc (75% of the blend) was picked quickly from 25-27 August this year, the Semillon on 3 and 4 September. It has six grams per liter of residual sugar and the pH, a sizzling 3.20. It has an intriguing bouquet of melted wax, white flowers and hints of sea spray, that marine influence becoming quite strong with aeration. The palate is fresh on the entry with fresh ginger and lemongrass, lively in the mouth with shades of orange rind and sour lemon towards the persistent finish. I would afford this several years in bottle and I suspect you will end up with a very distinctive dry Bordeaux from the most famous Sauternes estate. Apr 2017, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
The undisputed finest sweet wine in the world, Château d'Yquem is the only Premier Cru Supérieur estate in Sauternes, classified in 1855. With a long history stretching back to the Middle Ages, the château is entwined with that of the Lur-Saluces family – who remain involved today.