Robert Parker 96 points - 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
"A sensational Yquem
1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990. 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."
96 Points
Wine Advocate
| Food pairing |
| Starters: Foie gras, mussel salad, oysters, lobster
Main course: Sole, Turbot, white meats and poultry |
