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Tasting notes
Score 19.5/20 · Drink 1965-2030, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2008

Transparent tawny. Very rich and gorgeous. Round and quite reminiscent of the 1948 but if anything a little rounder and richer. Long and satisfying. Maybe sleeker than the 1948. Some raisins macerated in oak? (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
94
94/100

Average Score

94
94/100

Wine Spectator

19
19/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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94 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 94/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Jun 2006

19 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 19/20 · Jancis Robinson MW, Apr 2002

Deep tawny/amber with pale yellow rim. Scent of raisins; not as subtle a nose as the 1945 or 1947 with only medium intensity but... on the palate a great thwack of purest raisin cream with great length of flavour. 19 and not yet at its peak. (JR)

94 points
Wine Spectator
Score 94/100 · Wine Spectator

From a very good vintage in Sauternes comes this exotic Yquem, packed with amazing orange marmalade and dried apricot flavors.--Yquem vertical. Drink now through 2020. WineSpectator.com

About the producer

Château d'Yquem 1:1
d'Yquem

The undisputed finest sweet wine in the world, Château d'Yquem is the only Premier Cru Supérieur estate in Sauternes, classified in 1855. With a long history stretching back to the Middle Ages, the château is entwined with that of the Lur-Saluces family – who remain involved today.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Premier Cru Supérieur

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