Chateau d'Yquem 1975 . Sauternes . ts, scl, amber-color. Bottle (1). ... (Total: 1 Btl. )

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Chateau d'Yquem 1975
Sauternes
ts, scl, amber-color
Bottle (1)

"The 1975 Château d'Yquem stands as one of the towering successes of that decade and at 40 years of age, it shows no signs of losing any of its prowess. This bottle represented one of the best that I have encountered. Iridescent in color, the bouquet soars from the glass, a pyrotechnic display of quince, Clementine, honey and a touch of aszu, lending it a slight Tokaji-like personality. It is beautifully defined and intense. The palate is pure and detailed with a killer line of acidity, vibrant honeyed fruit and a mellifluous finish that is now fully expressive. It vies with the imperious 1971 as the greatest Yquem of that era. This is simply magnificent." (98 pts. Neal Martin, Wine Advocate #219, June 2015)

"This wine continues to evolve at a stubbornly slow pace. It is far more backward than recent vintages such as 1983 and 1986. Nevertheless, it is awesomely concentrated, has perfect balance, and displays the telltale Yquem aromas of vanillin oak, tropical fruit, pineapples, honeyed peaches, and grilled almonds. There is exceptionally crisp acidity that pulls all of the massive extract into precise focus. This is a wine of astonishing power and finesse, with a finish that must be tasted to be believed." (99 pts. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Ed. , Jan. 1998)

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December, 2015

4th Friday

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