1960 d'Yquem
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Tasting notes
Dark amber. Very glowing. Floral, pale-marmalade (as opposed to bitter Oxford marmalade) nose. Fairly light and not that sweet but transparent and refreshing. More intense than the 1961 but perhaps slightly tarter and more bitter. But actually it has more drive than the 1961. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Deep tawny with brown notes. Intense nose with strong floral notes on Christmas pudding flavours. Full, round, rich, long but slightly brawny and drying out at the end. Not fine, rather aggressive and old, hint of maderisation. 17 and going downhill. (JR)
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.