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Château d'Yquem 1929
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France29 Mon dieu, mon dieu, mon dieu, sighed Pierre Lurton upon smelling his glass of '29. It was a dry summer with temperatures above 30 degrees. September was hot and very dry. The harvest started 20 September and lasted 19 days. It was a rich year with potential alcohol estimated at 22 degrees about the maximum for d'Yquem if you want the fermentation to work well according to Lurton. Cocoa and honeyed fruit in an otherwise complex and sophisticated nose. It's fat and sweet on the palate but with high acidity and it is really showing its youth. Seems 20 years younger. A sublime experience. Very impressive. Tasted: 15 May 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| AB | $250.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Sémillon - Sauvignon Blanc
