Yquem 2022

Yquem 2022

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  • Jane Anson rating 99
  • Vinous rating 97
Yquem 2022
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Yquem 2022 is a sweet white wine from the Sauternes region. This iconic wine is crafted from grapes affected by noble rot, resulting in an incredible intensity and depth. It shows a lush, complex profile of dried apricot, honeyed citrus, candied pineapple and toasted nuts, all perfectly balanced by a vibrant, high-toned acidity. The 2022 vintage provided the ideal conditions for the botrytis to develop, resulting in a wine of immense concentration, stature and long-term potential, showcasing the unique, storied terroir of this pre-eminent Sauternes estate.
99 Jane Anson
The first time I have tasted this vintage, as it was only released earlier this year, and it is a wonderful wine, generous, luscious, but absolutely balanced despite the heat of the vintage, with a twist of grated citrus, pineapple, white tea, bitter almond and candied orange peel. Layers of marmalade, white truffle, salted tarte tartin, a beautiful push and pull of opulence and acidity that is so essential in a vintage as concentrated as this. Will power through the years, no question. 160g/l residual sugar. Lorenzo Pasquini estate director.Jane Anson11th June 2025
97 Vinous
The 2022 Yquem is a blend of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc with 160 g/L residual sugar and a total acidity of 5.39 g/L. It is the first certified organic vintage for the estate and has the lowest level of total sulphur ever: 234 g/L, high within the sphere of wine but comparatively low for Sauternes. The 2022 was aged for 24 months in new barrels that underwent slightly less drying than those used for red wines in order to retain some green tannins. Given the growing season, the 2022 Yquem has a surprisingly understated bouquet that demands coaxing. Scents of orange pith, passion fruit and quince are exquisitely defined, a hint of chamomile dancing around in the background. The palate is medium-bodied. Given the high level of residual sugar, what is surprising is that the 2022 does not seem a weighty or texturally unctuous Yquem, yet there is an intensity and concentration that is arresting. Vivid flavours of clementine, wild honey, quince and tangerine that effortlessly combine. The acidity almost nonchalantly counters the sensation of residual sugar, so it feels less than it actually is, the scintilla of salinity toward the finish tempting you back for more. This is a marvellous and quite cerebral Yquem for which patience is required.Neal Martin25th March 2025

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