Château Yquem Sauterne 1999
Bordeaux wine 1er Cru Classé Supérieur
Don't expect much finesse or harmony here. From a good year in Sauternes, this Yquem burns with fairly intense dried apricot and raisiny flavors. Shows a bit of volatile acidity. Seems to have the stuffing to improve with cellaring
Notations :
Niveau TLB
Niveau TLB
White wine 1999
- Area : Bordeaux
- Name : Sauternes / Barsac
- Grape variety : Sauvignon, Sémillon
- Structure : Complex, Dense, Length, Powerful, Rich, Sweet wine
- Families of flavor : Exotic fruits, Flowers, Honey, Spices
- Conservation : A boire jusqu'en 2020
- Temperature of service : 12°
- Mets/wines agreements : Foie gras aux figues, Foie gras de canard mi-cuit, Fondant au chocolat
- Capacity : Bottle (0,75 L)
370.00 €
Description of the Château Yquem
Don't expect much finesse or harmony here. From a good year in Sauternes, this Yquem burns with fairly intense dried apricot and raisiny flavors. Shows a bit of volatile acidity. Seems to have the stuffing to improve with cellaring
Wine Spectator : 88 points
"Don’t expect much finesse or harmony here. From a good year in Sauternes, this Yquem burns with fairly intense dried apricot and raisiny flavors. Shows a bit of volatile acidity. Seems to have the stuffing to improve with cellaring.--Yquem vertical. Best after 2010." (May 1999)
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