Château d'Yquem 1959 (11 BT)

Château d'Yquem 1959 

Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé 

u. 2bn, 3vts, 5ts, 1t/hs, 9 bin-soiled and scuffed labels, 2 heavily bin-soiled and damp-stained labels, 3 slightly torn labels, slightly oxidized capsules, 2 corroded capsules, signs of seepage, bottles come from different importers 

This was a quick, early vintage at Yquem. I have tasted it many times and it is always an enormous treat, sumptuous, mouth-coating and full of apricots, currants and raisins. It has lavender on the bouquet as well as that hugely rich, candied peel taste. Amazing depth and broadness. Excellent tarry acidity. Lavender flowers at the end. A star among Yquems. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 

11 bts (cn) 

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