2019 "Y" d'Yquem
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Tasting notes
The 2019 Y offers up scents of fresh grapefruit, honeysuckle, and green apples, with suggestions of lime leaves and wet slate. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is crisp and vibrant with layers of citrus and mineral layers and a long chalky finish.
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James Suckling
Jane Anson, Decanter
More reviews and scores
The 2019 Y de Yquem has an attractive nose with citrus peel and white tea. Touches of crushed stone develop with time. The palate is well-balanced with fine delineation, just a little oaky at the moment but there is sufficient fruit to soak that up, so afford this a couple of years in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
Tasted blind. Lemon and lime zest on the nose. Masses of exuberant fruit – soars out of the glass with just a little RS but there’s enough acidity. Some will find this too sweet but not me. Long. (JR)
A linear and long Ygrec with sliced lemon, lemon sherbet and hints of lemon grass. Citrusy and flavorful. Finishes long and vertical. Very pretty and delicious. Very typical. Drink or hold.
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.