Chateau d'Yquem - Sauternes 2021 (Pre-arrival)

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Producer	Chateau d'Yquem
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Sauternes
Varietal	White (Other)
Vintage	2021
Sku	12014068
Size	750ml

  

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95

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96

There is no doubt that the immortal wines of this Chateau are a must have one time, bucket list wine, one of the greatest on earth including among all sweet wines, dry wines, red wines or whites. It’s can be enjoyed now, youthful and brght and sweet, but will age gracefully, developing complexity and drink great for half a century or more.

With a track record that spans over 400 years, this is one wine that has earned its reputation at the top of the pile. If you have never had it, or have a very special occasion coming up, or owe someone really big, thi

The 2021 d'Yquem exhibits a complex bouquet of rose, exotic fruits and mandarin orange mingled with spring flowers, rose and crème brûlée, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless palate that's suave and layered, with a deep core and a long finish that's lent definition by delicate bitterness that offsets the 148 grams per liter residual sugar. This blend of 65% Sémillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc was matured, as usual, in all new barrels, but the new oak is perfectly integrated and barely noticeable.