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Chateau d’Yquem 1988

Posted By Ronan on September 28, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1988
Colour: White
Site: Satuternes
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau d'Yquem
Date Tasted: 28-09-09
Score: 95

Nose open rich ripe and powerful, candided and roasted orange peel, baked clementines, honey, grilled nuts, saffron and lemon acidity, very complex aromas, round full and fat on the palate, nice acidity, orange honey and saffron on palate, very long and complex finish.

Chateau d’Yquem 1997

Posted By Ronan on July 12, 2009 in  | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1997
Colour: White
Site: Sauternes
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau d'Yquem
Date Tasted: 12-07-09
Score: 90

Very open nose fresh rich, mango and touches of passion fruit, aromas of thai basil and coconut (?) some menthol, quite complex but a light Yquem, palate balanced and long, soft ripe aprcots and peach with a saffron hint.








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