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18½/20
Château d'Yquem 1975
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, FranceComing off a cool spring, 1975 was the first decent year after a run of poor vintages. Tasted several times now the latest reveals a wine that is really coming into its own. The picking began September 29 with what the team calls highly concentrated grapes. The flavour intensity is remarkable with honeyed peaches and pineapple notes. So exotic with candied orange rind flecks in the finish. Bravo and one you can wait on for another decade or two. Fine purity of flavour and balance. A real star. Bottled with 111 g/l of sugar with an acidity of 3.8 grams per litre and 14.1 degrees alcohol. Picking began in 29 September and proceeded with only three passes through the vineyard.Tasted: 15 May 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| AB | $1500.00 | 750ml | consignment - Dream Wines |
Blend: Sémillon - Sauvignon Blanc
