Château d'Yquem 1937 (1 BT)

Château d'Yquem 1937

Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé

u. vts, label soiled and slightly wrinkled, short metal capsule reveals vintage embossed cork; Etiquette sale et légèrement froissée, courte capsule métallique laissant apparaître un bouchon et le millésime

This was a dry, but not very hot year. 33 days of picking over 4 weeks without rain, beginning on 21 September and finishing on 6 November. Deep glowing amber. Nose of tangerines and spice. The nutmeg creeps up on you. A note of drying petals - pot pourri. Glorious crème brûlée on the palate. Tarry, Seville orange marmalade. Burnt, caramelised oranges. Creamier and creamier in the glass. On its 70th birthday, it had a very smoky nose, fig skins and pomegranates. Will 1986, with which it is sometimes compared, ever be as concentrated? Kumquats. A huge, mythical mouthful. Massive. Liquorice. Terrific, pure richness. Smoky fig skins in the oven at the end. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

1 bt (cn)

Part I: Removed from the cellar of a cellar of a magnificent estate, this collection has been gathered by a prominent European Family of collectors. With impeccable provenance, most of the wines were sourced directly at the properties since the 1970s. Rarities include Magnum of Latour 1926 and Yquem 1945, together with a vast array of pre War Burgundy in perfect condition from Louis Latour from legendary vintages such as 1919, 1929, 1947 and 1949. Other highlights include 60s and 70s Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne together with a rare offering of Spirits including rare Bally Rhum from 1929 and 1939

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid