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15 Rene Gabriel
1986 in einem Restaurant in Pisa zu rund 100 Franken getrunken. 1989 eine Magnum: Extremes Honig-, Malzbouquet. Vollsüss mit passender Säure. Eine Normalflasche im Jahr 1992: Offenes Bouquet; zu Beginn wollig, dann ein Hauch von Botrytis darin, Gelatine. Im Gaumen Biscuitston, malzig, mit Salzspuren und feiner Bitterkeit auf der Zunge. Bommes-Typ. 98: Relativ helles Gelb. Weiches, recht gut balanciertes Bouquet; Mirabellennote. Saftiger, fast molliger Gaumen, wirkt leider gegen das Finale eher plump und ordinär. austrinken
86 Robert Parker
Surprisingly successful in what was a mediocre vintage for the wines of this region, the 1973 Yquem is overtly oaky and too spicy, but has very good concentration, less sweetness and botrytis than in vintages like 1975 and 1976, and is well balanced, fat, and long on the palate (only 12% of the crop was used for Yquem). Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 3/84
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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.