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Yquem 2001
Sauternes/Barsac, First Growth
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Units | Size | Case size | GBP Price: | Quantities | Buy |
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6 | 75cl Bottle | Case 6 | £2,250 per Case | Case | [Add to shopping basket] |
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Masses of acidity. Thick, very complex, very sweet. Massive but very young. 13.5% Score: 19 - 20 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2050 27 March 2012 |
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Not darker than any other 2001 Sauternes. Butterscotch and orange peel but not excessive sweetness on the nose. Some barley sugar and then on the palate such a lot of richness and weight and complexity. The merest hint of mouse but awfully lovely. Not quite as fat as Climens. Score: 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2035 30 March 2011 |
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The nose is very tight at first with scents of dried honey, yellow flowers and melted butter with fine definition: very complex and cerebral. The palate is medium-bodied with a vibrant, zesty entry, good acidity with apricot, orange zest and white peach towards the well defined finish. Exquisite balance and poise although it needs years in bottle. Score: 97 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2011 |
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Tasted blind at Bordeaux Index’s 10-Year On horizontal. The nose is very tight at first with scents of dried honey, yellow flowers and melted butter with fine definition: very complex and cerebral. The palate is medium-bodied with a vibrant, zesty entry, good acidity with apricot, orange zest and white peach towards the well defined finish. Exquisite balance and poise although it needs years in bottle. Tasted March 2011. (97+ Points) Score: 97 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2011 |
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The greatest young Yquem I have ever tasted from bottle. Yellow, with a golden hue and an almost green tint. Intense aromas of botrytis, spices and blanched almonds follow through to honey, maple syrup, dried apricot and pineapple. Full-bodied, sweet, thick and powerful, with layers of fruit and a bright, lively finish. Coats the palate yet remains exciting. So balanced and refined, showing the pedigree that only this Sauternes estate can deliver. Best after 2012. 10,000 cases made. Score: 100 James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012+ 15 November 2005 |
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There are 10,000 cases of this perfect sweet white Bordeaux. The 2001 Yquem reveals a hint of green in its light gold color. While somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing, it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee, and buttered nut-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing acidity as well as massive concentration and unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and given laser-like focus by refreshing acidity. This large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set to take its place among the most legendary vintages of the past, and will age effortlessly for 75+ years. Score: 100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2100+ 30 April 2005 |