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Yquem 1954
HED2267
75 cl
13%
£1,950.00
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Château d’Yquem is unparalleled in its consistency, quality and near limitless capacity to age, frequently earning it the status of the greatest white wine in the world. The 1954 vintage was hallmarked by cold and wet weather until September, with warm, dry conditions coming after. Harvest was later than usual, but two passes of the vineyard yielded beautiful, rich grapes and a wine of generosity and vivacity.
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Vinous
The 1954 Yquem is another off-vintage that Pierre Lurton opened during my visit to the château. Records state that it was picked from October 4 to November and contains 79g/l residual sugar. Deep amber in color, the nose offers scents of crème brûlée, rosewater and light algae-like scents, quite pure and fragrant. The palate is obviously not high on botrytis concentration, with notes of tangy marmalade, mandarin and a touch of marjoram. As Yquem goes, you could argue that it is one-dimensional, but as one-dimensional wines go, it's delicious. Lovely. Tasted at the château.
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