- 1252
CHATEAU D'YQUEM 1949
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 USD
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Château d'Yquem 1949
Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé
Lot 1252: u. 1bn, 2vts, long vintage embossed capsules, 1 slightly damaged label, signs of seepage, 1 raised cork, wrinkled labels, 2 stained labels, Lot 1253: u. 1vts, 1t/hs, 1hs, badly faded and soiled labels, 1 barely legible and damaged label, torn, wrinkled and slightly corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity
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
Estimates are per lot
Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé
Lot 1252: u. 1bn, 2vts, long vintage embossed capsules, 1 slightly damaged label, signs of seepage, 1 raised cork, wrinkled labels, 2 stained labels, Lot 1253: u. 1vts, 1t/hs, 1hs, badly faded and soiled labels, 1 barely legible and damaged label, torn, wrinkled and slightly corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity
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
| 1252 | : | 3 bts (sc) |
| 1253 | : | 3 bts (sc) |
Estimates are per lot