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Château Yquem

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes

1er Cru Classé Supérieur

1986

Notations :

Robert Parker : 98 points
Jancis Robinson : 17,5/20

385.00 €

Box Gift 395.00 €

Quantity

0,75 L

CARD-INDEX OF CELLAR

Area : Bordeaux

Name : Sauternes / Barsac

Type : White wine

Grape variety : Sauvignon, Sémillon

Structure : Ample, Complex, Length, Lush, Powerful, Rich, Sweet wine

Families of flavor : Aromatic herbs, Brioche, Exotic fruits, Flowers, Honey, Spices

Conservation : A boire jusqu'en 2040 et plus

Temperature of service : 12°

Mets/Wines agreements : Foie gras aux figues, Foie gras poêlé aux épices, Tarte Tatin

Capacity : Bottle (0,75 L)

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Description :

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.

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Château Yquem

The vineyards at d’Yquem total 113 ha in all, although only 100 ha are in production at any one time. This allows for grubbing up of elderly vines and replanting following a year when the plot is left fallow. The mix in the vineyard is 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, with none of the permitted Muscadelle.

The soils are variable, unsurprising for such a large estate, but there is much clay which necessitated the installation of the aforementioned field drains. Harvest is by hand in several tries, obviously, with yields typically 9 hl/ha. Fermentation is in oak, followed by typically three years in barrel, with a racking every three months. As mentioned above, in addition to the grand vin there is the a dry white Y; this now has an increasing proportion of Sauvignon, although it was once a 50/50 blend. It spends a year in oak with regular bâtonnage. It is quite a distinctive wine, being powerful and bone dry, but with botrytis character to be found on nose and palate.

Chateau d’Yquem is certainly a special estate, ranking among the top white vineyards of France, as documented by Curnonsky (1872 - 1956), along with Le Montrachet (Burgundy), Chateau Chalon (Jura), Chateau Grillet (Rhône) and Clos de la Coulee de Serrant (Loire).

Notes de dégustation

Robert Parker : 98 points
"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." (1993)

Jancis Robinson : 17,5/20