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The wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for several more years to allow for further development of complexity and tertiary flavours. 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While it has developed tertiary notes of dried guava, mango and a light smoky crème brûlée, the core remains driven by fresh stone and citrus fruits, and a saline minerality.","brand":"Chateau d`Yquem","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412593627466,"sku":"HED91896","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED91896.jpg?v=1781892504"},{"product_id":"yquem-magnum-2015","title":"Yquem Magnum 2015","description":"Château d`Yquem 2015 in magnum showcases a meticulous winemaking process from one of the most revered Sauternes producers. This vintage features a remarkable balance of 13.9% alcohol and 144 grams per litre of residual sugar. The aroma reveals notes of ripe pineapples, green mango and citrus blossoms, complemented by subtle hints of earth and stone. The palate presents a complex interplay of tropical and earthy flavours, with a notable mineral character. 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Harvest can involve up to 200 workers, who may pass through the vineyard up to 10 times to pick only those berries that have been infected with `noble rot`, the fungus which shrivels and dehydrates the grape berries, concentrating their sugars. On the 2014. \"Very subtle Yquem on the nose with dried pineapple, lemons, green apples and hints of botrytis. The palate grabs you by the arms and shows you superb concentration of spices, dried fruit, phenolics and incredible energy. Nothing is like this from Sauternes this vintage! Drink whenever you like. 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