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Medium gold. rich honeyed botrytis nose, peaches and cream, immensely fruity but elegant too. sweet, intense, very concentrated, spicy, fine acidity, delicious fruit, a touch raisiny but by no means blowsy. very good length. Decanter.com
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Neal Martin
More reviews and scores
This is silky and beautifully creamy in the mouth. Medium-bodied, there's nothing heavy or big here, just a sense of harmony. So ethereal, it's the sort of wine one could drink almost every night.--Yquem vertical. Drink now through 2030. Winespectator.com
Tasted blind in Bordeaux, the 1976 Chateau d'Yquem reaffirms its reputation as one of the great wines of the decade, although I would suggest that that 1971 and 1975 are the true pinnacles. However, in no way do I wish to slight this Sauternes. Deep and slightly burnished in color, it offers dried pineapple, barley sugar, almond and a cheeky puff of cafe latte. There is wonderful definition here. The palate is underpinned by nigh on perfect acidity with orange rind, mango, creme brulee and minerals. As it fans out towards the finish, there is a tang of Seville orange marmalade, and though it does not quite possess the persistence of the 1975 Yquem, you will be craving for the next sip. At its peak now, enjoy this great Yquem over the next 20-30 years. Tasted April 2016. Jun 2016, www.robertparker.com
Dark copper. Hint of molasses on the nose – very luscious - though there is very nice balancing acidity and creamy, slightly burnt texture. Just starting to take on a rather drier aspect than in its youth but still giving lots of pleasure. Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com
About the producer
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.