CHATEAU D'YQUEM 1967

Château d'Yquem 1967
Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé
Lot 1242: u. 4bn, 7vts, 1ts, 1 slightly scuffed label, otherwise excellent appearance, color and clarity, Lot 1243: u. 2bn, 5vts, 2ts, 1t/hs, 1 slightly soiled label, otherwise excellent appearance, 2 slightly corroded capsules, 1 slight sign of seepage, straw wrapped, Lot 1244: u. 6bn, 1vts, 2ts, 1t/hs, 1hs, 3 damp stained labels, 1 nicked label, 1 partially missing label, 3 slightly damp stained labels, slightly corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity

I am lucky enough to drink this quite often and it is a vinous monument. There is always a real bouquet of developed botrytis and a sense of 'torched' crème brûlée, dried apricots and 'raisins de Corinthe' together with orange zests and beautiful acidity. I have also noted smokiness and hazelnuts. My most recent tasting showed tea, oranges, clementines and allspice and was absolutely fascinating. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

1242

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12 bts (owc)

1243

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12 bts (owc)

1244

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12 bts (owc)

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