quicksearch
98POINTS
19¼/20
Château d'Yquem 2001
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, FranceSugar and botrytis are the story of the 2001 d'Yquem, a vintage of extreme concentration. The bouquet is awash with intense aromas of dried fruits, mandarin, orange, exotic spice with a honeyed crème brûlée finish. The palate is rich and full although amazingly winemaker Pierre Lurton claims it is actually shutting down for the moment. One can only imagine what the power of this wine will be when it fully reopens a few years from now. A blockbuster wine for the next generation, or three. Cellar and forget for 10 years minimum. Bottled with 150 grams of sugar and 4.5 grams per litre of acidity.Tasted: 15 May 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| AB | $895.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
| NS | $662.00 | 750ml | |
| ON | $960.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
Blend: Sémillon - Sauvignon Blanc
