Y de Yquem 2011
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Y de Yquem 2011
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75 cl
£147.70
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Y de Yquem 2011 is a dry white wine from the Bordeaux region. Produced by the legendary Château d`Yquem estate behind the most famous Sauternes, this wine uses the same grapes and terroir but is fermented to dryness. It features a concentrated profile of white peach, honey, acacia and citrus peel, supported by a mineral-driven backbone that gives the wine energy. The 2011 vintage provided the ripeness necessary for depth, while the winemaking style focuses on preserving the aromatic purity of the fruit. It is a profound, structured white wine with a persistent finish.
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Jane Anson
One of the greatest dry whites of France, both distinctive and delicious, from the legendary Château d’Yquem. This wine has been made since 1959 but used to be produced with grapes from the last few bunches left on the vine after the sweet wine harvest. This changed as of 1996, and since 2004 it has been made every year from Sauvignon Blanc grapes picked early in the season, when fresh and from Sémillon just at the fleeting moment with first bloom of botrytis, leaving a tiny trace of residual sugar. This has plenty of fleshy citrus and saffran, balanced by lime and lemongrass, spiralling though with slate, freshness and well judged acidity. Picking of Y began August 17, earliest ever, and finished August 31, so entirely within August and at 12 years old it is stunning, showing how well this wine can age. 30% new oak. The 2021 that I tasted this year got a higher score (97 points), and is exceptional, but I picked this one because it is at such a great moment to drink.Jane Anson13th December 2023
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