Yquem Half 2009

Yquem Half 2009

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  • Robert Parker rating 100
  • Jane Anson rating 100
  • The Wine Independent rating 100
  • Vinous rating 97
  • Jancis Robinson rating 19
Yquem Half 2009
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HED32259

37.5 cl

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£295.00
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Yquem 2009 is a mature-vintage sweet wine from the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux. Château d`Yquem, known for its meticulous selection process and high-quality wines, crafted a well-regarded 2004 vintage. This wine is predominantly made from Sémillon grapes with a smaller proportion of Sauvignon Blanc. The wine displays a rich golden colour, and offers an aromatic profile of honey, apricot, citrus peel, and tropical fruits, along with subtle notes of vanilla, almond, and spice from oak aging. The wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for several more years to allow for further development of complexity and tertiary flavours. Available here in half-bottle format.
100 Jane Anson
A blend of 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, with 155 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2009 Yquem has a pale to medium straw-gold color. It waltzes out with gregarious notions of key lime pie, orange blossoms, and juicy white peaches, followed by suggestions of ginger ale, wet pebbles, and allspice. The big, concentrated, decadently rich palate is fantastically balanced, with a laser-precise line of freshness cutting through the tightly wound layers, finishing very long, with loads of citrusy sparks.Lisa Perrotti-Brown4th September 2023
100 The Wine Independent
A blend of 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, with 155 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2009 Yquem has a pale to medium straw-gold color. It waltzes out with gregarious notions of key lime pie, orange blossoms, and juicy white peaches, followed by suggestions of ginger ale, wet pebbles, and allspice. The big, concentrated, decadently rich palate is fantastically balanced, with a laser-precise line of freshness cutting through the tightly wound layers, finishing very long, with loads of citrusy sparks.Lisa Perrotti-Brown4th September 2023
97 Vinous
The 2009 d`Yquem is a vintage that I have awarded perfect scores to in the past however, neither bottles merit that on this occasion. The first bottle feels scalped, so much so that a second bottle is checked. This has a very refined and sophisticated bouquet with wild honey, brioche, vanilla pod and light orange blossom aromas, beautifully refined. The palate is very well defined with fine acidity, very elegant in style with pure botrytised fruit and superb acidity on the finish. Ah...that is more like it. However, on this occasion it does not quite hit the high notes. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin1st March 2019
19 Jancis Robinson
Lively greenish gold. Very indulgent nose that sends a tingle down the spine. Great tang and life as well as richness. So pure and flirtatious – not one of the sweetest but beautiful balance and refreshment, without being an ‘aperitif style Sauternes’. Quite exceptionally persistent. Hints of blossom and real lift. Orange peel and real zest – great energy. Not heavy at all, This takes 2009 Sauternes to a new level. Extremely bright fruit. Long and rich. Not a fat style of Yquem.  (JR)

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