A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned Sauternes estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2055. Apr 2003, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 96/100
Hlvs | - | 6 Immediate | 0 Marketplace | £143.00 | ||
Bts | - | 0 Immediate | 10 Marketplace | £276.00 | ||
5L | - | 0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace | £1,882.00 | ||
6L | - | 0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace | £2,315.00 | ||
6x75cl | - | 1 Immediate | 2 Marketplace | £1,652.00 |