Château d'Yquem 2001 (1 IMP)

Château d'Yquem 2001

Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé

Good level, label very slightly soiled and very slightly scuffed, label very slightly damp wrinkled

Pierre Lurton did the blending for this vintage - and what a beginning. It is just so lemony on the nose, an amazing explosion of lemon curd aromas and flavours. Extraordinary creamy brilliance - like a diamond. Unbelievably pure and 'magnetic'. Stunningly fresh and immediate. Seamless silky opulence with perfect acidity and balance. Yes, I admit the obvious - I simply adore this. 

Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100

1 imperial - 6 litres (owc)

Provenance:



Highlights from one of Europe’s most extensive and impressive collections, with an extraordinary focus on mature stocks from France’s most rarefied estates. Containing only the most desirable names in the wine world, this consignment includes a wonderful range of mature, top vintages of DRC, Petrus and the First Growths, across a range of formats. Outside of France, it is worth drawing attention to the 6 extraordinarily rare magnums of Screaming Eagle, which are so rarely seen in the secondary market. All of these wines have been kept under lock-and-key in one of the world’s leading professional, secure storage facilities, before transfer to Sotheby’s for this auction.

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