2017 Yquem (Sauternes)
Secondary Description
Producer
Origin
Barsac & Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
sweet
Dominant Grape
Semillon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
3
Alcohol
14%
Classification
Superior first growths 1st 1er
Score
97 points, Yohan Castaing, robertparker.com, October 2023
97 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, February 2022
| Unit 75cl | Case 3x75cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock in Shop | 3 | 1 |
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| Stock on Order* | - | - |
| Price inc | £350.00 | £875.16 |
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| Stock on Order* | - |
| Price ib | £720.00 |
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Media Reviews
Yohan Castaing
The 2017 d`Yquem is simply stunning, evoking both a minty and fresh bouquet with aromas of apricot, baked pear, saffron, honeycomb and flowers. Full-bodied, rich and seamless, it’s perfectly balanced with a beautiful bittersweet mid-palate and a long, endless finish with aromas of creme brulee, salted butter caramel and vanilla pod. This blend of 75% Semillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc contains 148 grams of residual sugar. 97 points
Neal Martin
The 2017 Yquem is destined to be one of my favourite recent vintages. It has brilliant delineation on the nose with acacia honey, saffron, white flowers and a subtle crushed stone element. So much energy is palpable. The palate is supremely well balanced, surfeit with energy, spicy and feisty and yet paradoxically beautifully controlled and pixelated towards the extended finish. It’s not unlike the brilliant 2014 in style. Tasted at the chateau. 97 points