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Château d'Yquem 1997
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, FranceOne of the fabulous "7" years as in '97, '67, '47, '27 and now, as suggested by winemaker Pierre Lurton, the upcoming 2007. Amazingly, this wine spent 42 months in new oak something Lurton says will not happen with the '07. The '97 is rich to the level of unctuous, but as usual, with the required acidity to balance the package. Slightly closed nose but with time in the glass you taste and smell the honey, mandarin and sensational fruit flecked with orange bits. There is extravagant texture and body here that is destined to live a long time in bottle. Bottled with 120 g/l of sugar and an acidity of 4.8 g/l. Picking began in 4, September finished 4, November.Tasted: 15 May 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| AB | $460.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
Blend: Sémillon - Sauvignon Blanc
