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Château d'Yquem

9 vintages · 14 notes · Château d'Yquem · Sauternais · Sauternes

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2022 1 note Unctuous, but with youthful focus and lift, the 2022 is a crème brûlée's BFF. I would say this comes off a bit more honeyed and viscous than, for… 2021 2 notes 2001 vs. 2021 Yquem (from .375s). 2020 1 note Higher pitched than the 2019, this 2020 is full of vibrancy and lift, with just enough candied sweetness to remind you where its hometown is. In its… 2019 2 notes Apricot, grass, peach, and gorgeous floral hits combine in sweet (well, semi-sweet actually) bliss. I was even more taken with this sample than the… 2017 1 note At Chateau d'Yquem. It's hard not to be completely satisfied when you're chillin at a private picnic table overlooking the estate vineyards and… 2015 1 note Paired great with some hifalutin French pastries, this vintage of Yquem shows some of the exuberance of the warmer year. Apricot, honey, peach, and… 2008 1 note This bottle of 2008 Yquem (.750ml) is in the most beautiful place in its evolution at the moment. Hallmark Yquem, the balance and flavor expansion… 2001 4 notes 2001 vs. 2021 Yquem (from .375s). 1990 1 note Butterscotch and fresh caramel chews playfully dance with yellow and orange citrus, grilled lemon, saffron, golden raisin, walnut oil, date, and…