Château d'Yquem 1953 (1 BT)

Château d'Yquem 1953 

Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé 

u. h/ms, bin-soiled, heavily damp-stained label, heavily torn label obscuring vintage, oxidized and corroded capsule, cut capsule revealing vintage and Château branded cork, Provenance: Sherry-Lehmann with Sotheby's, May 16, 1997, Lot 859, Fine and Rare Wines 

This has amazingly low sugar for Yquem (71g) but high alcohol (14.4%). Unbelievably fragrant bouquet of orange blossom and heather in flower. Tarry/sweet taste. A touch of salt in there too, as one sometimes sees in mature vintages. Raisins finish, rich and lingering. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 

1 bt (cn) 

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