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Chateau d'Yquem 2001 . Sauternes . different importers. Half-Bottle (8). ... (Total: 8 Halves. )
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Chateau d'Yquem 2001Sauternes
different importers
Half-Bottle (8)
The Godmother Collection. All wines but for the Madeira were purchased on release and stored in a purpose-built, temperature and humidity-controlled cellar.
"The greatest young Yquem I have ever tasted from bottle. Yellow, with a golden hue and an almost green tint. Intense aromas of botrytis, spices and blanched almonds follow through to honey, maple syrup, dried apricot and pineapple. Full-bodied, sweet, thick and powerful, with layers of fruit and a bright, lively finish. Coats the palate yet remains exciting. So balanced and refined, showing the pedigree that only this Sauternes estate can deliver." (100 pts. James Suckling, Wine Spectator, Nov. 2005)
"The 2001 Yquem reveals a hint of green in its light gold color. While somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing, it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee, and buttered nut-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing acidity as well as massive concentration and unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and given laser-like focus by refreshing acidity. This large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set to take its place among the most legendary vintages of the past, and will age effortlessly for 75+ years." (100 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, April 2005)
"I have had the very good fortune to taste the 2001 d'Yquem perhaps a dozen times since its release and have never been less than absolutely floored by its combination of poise, purity, precision and layer upon intricate, jaw-dropping layer of flavor nuances. It is among a very small clutch of incredible wines that crash through the 100-point ceiling and rocket beyond the stratosphere! A testament to that magic that can be created when an uncommonly great vintage for Sauternes brings out the best of an extraordinary vineyard and is skillfully, sensitively crafted, the 2001 is a true wine rarity that must be tried to be believed." (100 pts. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate, Aug. 2019)
"Just weeks after tasting the 2001 Chateau d'Yquem at the estate, another bottle was served at a lunch in London and it was perfection. The aromatics are practically identical and likewise the palate, but this bottle, which had been decanted, displays a scintilla more tension, perhaps more "vibrancy" that so effortlessly counterbalances the richness. Irrespective of points, it is simply one of the most magnificent wines of any kind that can pass your lips." (100 pts. Neal Martin, Vinous, June 2021)
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Auction Info
2023 December 14 Wine Signature® Auction - Beverly Hills #5548 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2023
14th
Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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