CHATEAU D'YQUEM 1949

Château d'Yquem 1949
Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé
Lot 1249: u. vts, discolored label, corroded vintage embossed capsule, excellent color and clarity, Lot 1250: u. ts, long vintage embossed capsule, cork branded Rebouche en 1989, slightly soiled and slightly torn label, Lot 1251: u. t/hs, soiled and slightly nicked label, slightly corroded capsule

Bright orange amber. Clementines and nectarines on the nose. Perfumed and almost floral, which is amazing in a wine of this age. Orange cream. Smooth as silk on the palate. Very toasty and woodsmoky - like smoked Seville oranges. Dried zests and caramelised sugar. Ends so full of orangey freshness. Tasted again at 58 years old - so extraordinary, with its orange zests bouquet and fabulous gingerbread flavour. In 2007 it is still so fresh, sublimely full of clementines. Absolutely seamless. Cape gooseberry and dates. A brilliant heart to it. Lychees, poppy seeds and almost minty. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

1249

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1 bt (sc)

1250

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1 bt (cn)

1251

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1 bt (sc)

Estimates are per lot