CHATEAU D'YQUEM 1921

Château d'Yquem 1921
Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé
Lot 1259: u. bn, soiled, nicked and slightly stained label, embossed short capsule reveals fully branded corks, scuffed and corroded capsule, excellent color and clarity, Lot 1260: u. bn, partially torn and soiled label, short capsule reveals fully branded cork, excellent color and clarity, Lot 1261: u. t/hs, soiled and partially torn label, embossed short capsule reveals fully branded cork, excellent color and clarity, scuffed capsule, Lot 1262: u. hs, slightly damp stained, scuffed and faded label, short capsule reveals fully branded cork, capsule partially missing, excellent color and clarity

A pinnacle of its century. The harvest was very early, with 6 weeks of picking. The serious frost earlier reduced the crop significantly. The grapes dried on the vine, giving concentration but conserving acidity. The alcohol is surprisingly low at 12. 5% but the sugar is high. Amber brown with a yellow rim. A bouquet of orange nectar. A whiff of woodsmoke and bananas, currants, nuts and raisins. A lovely grapefruity flavour. Lavender honey - the lavender is very strong. Tangerines and vanilla. Finish of crushed nuts in honey. This seems indestructible, just so rich and essence-like it almost cannot age. In 2007, it melted in the mouth with cashmere softness. Molasses. A whiff of grapefruit. An open door to all the aromatics. Lavender honey, again. Cloves and oranges. Mahogany/walnuts at the end. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

1259

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1 bt (cn)

1260

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1 bt (cn)

1261

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1 bt (cn)

1262

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1 bt (cn)

Estimates are per lot