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Tasting notes
Score 94/100 · James Suckling, Jun 2016

I am amazed by this. Usually the dry Yquem is rather oxidized but this is lush and delicious. It smells and tastes like dried pineapple and mango. Hints of yogurt too. Full and rich with an opulent finish. Loving it. Decant an hour before serving and don’t serve it too cold.

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Critic scores
94
94/100

Average Score

94
94/100

James Suckling

93
93/100

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

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93 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 93/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Apr 2016

About the producer

Château d'Yquem 1:1
d'Yquem

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.

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Grape Blend

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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