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1997
Château d'Yquem
(375ml)
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Producer: |
Château d'Yquem
chateau-yquem.fr
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| Appellation: |
Sauternes - France
(1er Cru Supérieur)
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sweet white
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| Varietal: |
Sémillon
- Sauvignon Blanc
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Outstanding |
| Est. Price: |
$167.00 |
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Morrell Wine
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Tasting Notes:
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tasted:
September 30, 2012
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Kevin Ham
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"Excellent, deeper n spicier than 50th birthday wine."
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rated:
April 20, 2007
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Patrick Sommers
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95 points
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rated:
December 3, 2011
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Robert Parker
erobertparker.com
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96 points
"96 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
April 2003
A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned Sauternes estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2055. Note: Yquem spends 42 months in 100% new oak. No cask tasting is permitted, and the wine is not released until 5 years after the vintage. For example, the 1998 will be released some time in 2003; the 2001 will not be released until 2006.
95 points, Wine Spectator
October 2002
Extremely concentrated, yet subtle. Aromas of honey and spices, with an intense botrytis nose. Full-bodied, thick and fruity, with orange peel and lemon rind character. Medium sweetness. Balanced, yet thick and backward. Reminds me of the harmonious 1990--certainly the best since then. Best after 2008. 14,000 cases made. –JS
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Best -2055
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