Château Yquem Sauterne 1999

Bordeaux wine 1er Cru Classé Supérieur

Image 1 : Don't expect much finesse ... — Don't expect much finesse or harmony here. From a good year in Sauternes, this Yquem burns with fairly intense dried apricot and raisiny flavors. Shows a bit of volatile acidity. Seems to have the stuffing to improve with cellaring

Notations :
Niveau TLB

White wine 1999

Area : Bordeaux
Name : Sauternes / Barsac
Grape variety : Sauvignon, Sémillon
Structure : Complex, Dense, Length, Powerful, Rich, Sweet wine
Families of flavor : Exotic fruits, Flowers, Honey, Spices
Conservation : A boire jusqu'en 2020
Temperature of service : 12°
Mets/wines agreements : Foie gras aux figues, Foie gras de canard mi-cuit, Fondant au chocolat
Capacity : Bottle (0,75 L)

370.00 €

Description of the Château Yquem

Don't expect much finesse or harmony here. From a good year in Sauternes, this Yquem burns with fairly intense dried apricot and raisiny flavors. Shows a bit of volatile acidity. Seems to have the stuffing to improve with cellaring

Wine Spectator : 88 points
"Don’t expect much finesse or harmony here. From a good year in Sauternes, this Yquem burns with fairly intense dried apricot and raisiny flavors. Shows a bit of volatile acidity. Seems to have the stuffing to improve with cellaring.--Yquem vertical. Best after 2010." (May 1999)

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