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Tasting notes
Score 20/20 · Drink 1945-2045, Jancis Robinson MW, Aug 2016

Another wine brought by our generous guest, described by Michael Broadbent MW as 'amazing wine'. Very, very dark tawny. Rich, deep Oxford marmalade colour, and aroma. Scent of beeswax. Soft, rich, nuanced with some brown sugar quality but it's not at all cloying. Even at this age it was still fresh and clean, yet extremely concentrated with notes of burnt sugar and orange peel. A marvel of a wine. (JR)

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20
20/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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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Grape Blend

Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

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Dry

Classification

Premier Cru Supérieur

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