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17 Rene Gabriel
04: Leuchtendes, mittleres Gelb; tolle Brillanz. Süsses, ausladendes Bouquet; Vanille und somit momentan eine leichte Holzdominanz aufweisend, helles Caramel, verdeckte Botrytis und ein leichter Überhang an Süsse. Im Gaumen frisch; Karambolenote und eine leicht pfeffrige, fast etwas pikant wirkende Säure, mollig viel Krachmandeln und Kokos im Finale, mineralisch, kalkiges Rückaroma. Normalerweise wartet man immer zehn Jahre, bis sich ein Yquem öffnet – dieser kann aber schon etwas früher Freude bereiten. 17/20 trinken – 2050
90 Robert Parker
Served from an ex-chateau bottle. The millennial 2000 Chateau d’Yquem is a valiant effort in one of the most challenging Sauternes vintages in recent memory. The 2000 is quite deep in color. The nose is crisp and well-defined but not the most complex, as you would expect from a truly challenging growing season in Sauternes. It is pleasant in its own way with delicate scents of tangerine, yellow flowers and Mirabelle. The palate is well-balanced with marmalade tinged opening. I like the acidity here, an Yquem with good race, although it does feel a little tapered toward the finish. Drink now-2025. Tasted March 2014.
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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.