CHATEAU D'YQUEM 1976 |

Château d'Yquem 1976 Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru ClasséLot 7289: u. 6bn, 4vts, slightly bin soiled labels and corroded capsules, Lot 7290: u. 1bn, 4vts, 4ts, 1hs, labels slightly bin soiled, 2 damp stained, corroded capsules, Lot 7291: u. 9bn, 3vts, 1 slightly wine stained label on the upper edge, slightly sunken corks, 4 slight signs of old seepage, 1 sign of old seepage, Lot 7292: u. 6bn, 5vts, 1ts, scuffed and stained labels, slightly sunken corks, Lot 7293: u. 6bn, 1vts, 1ts, 1hs, labels damp stained, 3 coming loose, 1 loose, 1 slightly damaged, Lot 7294: u. 4bn, 5vts, 1ts, 1t/hs, labels damp stained, 4 coming looseThe harvest this year all came in from the second wave of picking. In 2014, such raisiny splendour, all apricots and sultanas, plus rich, creamy texture and a glorious walnut finish. The perfect comparison with the powerful 1975 - a judgement of Paris! Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 96 7289:12 bts (owc) 7290:12 bts (owc) 7291:12 bts (owc) 7292:12 bts (owc) 7293:12 bts (cn) 7294:12 bts (cn)Estimates are per lot