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Yquem 2016 1200cl

1er Cru Supérieur Classé | Sauternes | Bordeaux | France
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98 Robert Parker
Lisa Perrotti-Brown: Containing 135 grams per liter of residual sugar, the pale lemon-gold colored 2016 d'Yquem leaps from the glass with honeyed apricots, pineapple, green mango, crushed rocks, candied ginger, coriander seed and citrus peel with hints of orange blossom. The palate is very tightly wound, vibrant and refreshing with layer upon layer of minerals and spices, finishing with epic poise and persistence. 2024- 2064<br/>Neal Martin (95-97 points): The 2016 Château d'Yquem was picked over four tries through the vineyard, commencing on 27 September and finishing on 4 November. The crucial pass through the vines took place between 18-22 October when over half the crop was picked. In fact, 75% of the crop was picked during the final two weeks of the harvest. It has 14.2% alcohol and a residual sugar level of 135 grams per liter, a pH of 3.80. A classic blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc, it has a comparatively nuanced bouquet compared to Yquems that I have encountered at this stage. It opens gradually with light honeyed aromas, white flowers, apple blossom and just a touch of honeysuckle, although it does not possess the bravura personality of the astounding 2015. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening, a subtle spice note leaving the mouth tingling. This is a fresh Yquem, tensile with moderate weight and delivering, perhaps belatedly, fine attack on the finish lined with subtle lemongrass notes. It will be interesting to plot the progress of this Yquem throughout its barrel maturation. This is an excellent Yquem no doubt, though I was missing that nerve, the labyrinthine complexity that can mark a top-tier Yquem even at this premature stage. I suspect that this will drink earlier than others, but age in a style only it knows.
94 Wine Spectator
This is exotic, with very lush and seductive notes of coconut, honeysuckle, creamed white peach, glazed pear, mirabelle plum and yellow apple, all woven together seamlessly. Beautifully caressing in feel, with a long acacia echo on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2040. — JM
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Château d'Yquem
Situé à 55 kilomètres au sud de la ville de Bordeaux, le Château d’Yquem, vieux de quatre cents ans, est une charmante propriété surplombant la vallée de Sauternes avec un panorama à couper le souffle. Ce domaine notoire s’est forgé une réputation mondiale de plus grand vin liquoreux de France. A sa tête pendant plus de deux siècles, la famille de Lur Saluces l’a cédé à LVMH en 1999. Les vignobles s’étendent sur plus de 100 hectares, baignés de soleil mais aussi de brumes matinales fraîches. Ils sont vendangés baie par baie avec minutie. Après un passage en barriques neuves durant plus de trois ans, les vins sont mis en bouteille sans filtration. L’œnologue Pierre Lurton, ancien directeur du Château Cheval Blanc, veille sur les vinifications de la maison depuis 2004. Aucun autre château ne réussit à marier la dentelle à la puissance avec la même prouesse féminine. C’est ainsi que le Château d’Yquem défend aisément son titre de Premier Cru Supérieur. En dépit d’une production quantitative, les vins d’Yquem restent au sommet, leur qualité suprême étant illustrée par le grand vin, Yquem.