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Yquem 1811 75cl

Sauternes | Bordeaux | France

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20 Rene Gabriel

98: Dunkles Ocker-Gold mit sanft bräunlichen Reflexen. Wieder diese verrückten Himbeeren- und Eiswein-Noten aufweisend, die man oft in den ganz grossen Yquem-Jahrgängen wiederfindet, Kumquats, Orangenblüten, Zitronenmelisse dahinter; ein absolut parfümiertes Nasenbild. Im Gaumen feinstgliedrige, seidige Textur, zart schmelzend, mit viel Frucht bepacktes Extrakt, klingt aus wie ein Weltklasse-Violinenkonzert. Wird sich noch über Jahrzehnte auf diesem exorbitanten Niveau halten können. Im Prinzip ein unkalkulierbarer 21/20 Punkte-Wein. Ein Honiglecken für unersättliche Sauternes-Bären! trinken

100 Robert Parker

The 1811 Yquem, with its dark gold color, awesomely intense, sweet nose, unctuous, thick, fabulous flavor extraction, pinpoint precision, and a finish that lasted a minute or more, is the kind of wine on which Yquem’s reputation is based. It was liquified creme brulee - an astonishing wine. Remember, this was the famous "year of the comet" vintage. (Incidentally, readers looking for a few good chuckles should rent the movie video, Year of the Comet, a wine-dominated comedy that I highly recommend.) Last tasted 10/95

100 Wine Spectator

The famous "Comet Vintage" yielded this perfect Sauternes that's the pinnacle of Yquem. Full-bodied and very smooth in texture, it offers an exotic combination of whipped cream and freshly crushed raspberry, rolling over the palate with incredible finesse to end on a dreamlike, velvety finish.--Yquem vertical. Drink now through 2020. ?PM

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Château d'Yquem

Located 55 kilometers south of the town of Bordeaux, the charming 400-year-old Château d'Yquem has a breathtaking view of the Sauternes valley. This notorious estate is recognized around the world as one of the greatest sweet wine producers in France. After over two centuries of ownership, the Lur Saluces family sold the property to LVMH in 1999. The sunbathed vineyards, covering over 100-hectares enjoy refreshing morning mists, and are precisely harvested berry by berry. Bottled without filtration, the wines spend over three years in new-oak barrels. Vintner Pierre Lurton, the former director of Château Cheval Blanc has looked over the house vinification since 2004. Unrivaled for its combination of lace, power and feminine prowess, d’Yquem wines easily defend their Premier Cru Supérieur status. With an impressive production, the wines remain at the top, their supreme quality is culminated by the Grand Vin, Yquem.

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