CHATEAU D'YQUEM 2003 |

Château d'Yquem 2003 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru ClasséExcellent levels and appearance, 6 tissue wrappedThis is an atypical year, with its excessive heat and high temperatures, but it is a triumph for Pierre Lurton who came to Yquem after the harvest which was, very unusually, effected in one single 'trie', or picking. Brilliant selection in the vineyard and blending have produced an amazing orange honey nose, mixed with acacia. Stunning balance and elegance, which is a feat in a year of climatic extremes. Enormous length on the palate. In 2018, fabulous flavours of kumquat and dried apricots. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 94 507:7 bts (cn)per lot: GBP 550-650per lot: USD 700-800per lot: EUR 620-720LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEXOffered Duty Paid, VAT on HammerThese items will be sold under the normal UK VAT rules and VAT will be charged at the standard rate on both the hammer price and buyer's premium. Please see 'Exports from the European Union' for the conditions to be fulfilled before the VAT charged on the hammer price may be refunded. (VAT-registered buyers from other EU countries may have the VAT cancelled or refunded if they provide Sotheby's with their VAT registration number and evidence that the property has been removed from the UK within three months of the date of sale. The evidence of removal required is a certificate of shipment or, if the lots were carried by hand, proof of travel and completion of a form available from the Post Sale Service Group.) (All business buyers from outside the UK should refer to 'VAT refunds to Non EU business buyers' for information on how to recover VAT incurred on the buyer's premium).Estimates are per lot