Filters

The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine.

Yquem 1986 75cl

1er Cru Supérieur Classé | Sauternes | Bordeaux | France

Sold out

Size

All vintages

1811	1892	1908	1919	1928	1929
1935	1936	1937	1942	1945	1946
1947	1948	1949	1955	1959	1961
1962	1966	1967	1968	1970	1975
1976	1977	1980	1981	1982	1983
1985	1986	1988	1989	1990	1991
1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
2011	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017
2018	2019	2020	2021

Critics scores

98 Robert Parker

With greater evidence of botrytis than the colossal 1983, but less power and alcohol, the 1986 d'Yquem tastes reminiscent of the 1975, only more precocious. Several highly respected Bordeaux negociants who are d'Yquem enthusiasts had claimed the 1986 d'Yquem was the greatest wine produced at the property since the legendary 1937. However, after the release of the 1988 they concluded that the 1988 surpassed even the 1986. The 1986's enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sauteed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots is breathtaking. Compellingly concentrated, its breadth as well as depth of flavor seemingly know no limits. This full-bodied, powerful, yet impeccably elegant d'Yquem should provide memorable drinking for 40-55 more years. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2040. Last tasted, 7/93.<br/>

19 Rene Gabriel

Leuchtendes Orange-Gold. Geniales Bouquet, zarte Agrumentöne und eine vielschichtige Botrytisnote, Orangenblüten, frische, erkaltete Aprikosenmarmelade, sehr ausgeglichen. Im Gaumen feinfüllig, balanciert, homogen im Fluss, nachhaltig im Finale. Gehört zu den grossen Yquems, aber nicht zu den spektakulären. Oder vielleicht kommt das noch, denn im Gegensatz zu allen anderen 1986er Sauternes, ist hier noch weiteres Potential vorhanden. Insgesamt ein nicht zu unterschätzendes Finessenpaket. War allen Konkurrenten überlegen. 19/20. Trinken (2010 - 2070).

83 Wine Spectator

From an outstanding year in Sauternes, this Yquem has some honey character but fails to take off. It's a bit flat on the nose, lacking in acidity, turns a little dry on finish.--Yquem vertical. Drink now through 2010. ?PM

Producer

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.

Sign up to receive our newsletters

Yquem 1986 75cl

Connect with us

Products

En Primeur

Our shops

About Us

Yquem 1986 75cl

Connect with us

Products

En Primeur

Our shops

About Us

Sign up for our newsletter