Yquem Half 2016

Yquem Half 2016

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  • Robert Parker rating 98
  • The Wine Independent rating 98
  • Vinous rating 95
Yquem Half 2016
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HED96300

37.5 cl

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£190.00
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The 2016 Château Yquem is a blend of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Its perfumed nose is infused with notes of white chocolate, chamomile, and white tea complementing the honeyed fruit. The medium-bodied palate features a viscous opening, a delicate thread of acidity, and hints of ginger and lemongrass that add vibrancy to the finish. The wine has definitely gained more complexity in recent years and continues to evolve.
98 The Wine Independent
The 2016 Yquem has a pale lemon-gold color, with 135 grams per liter of residual sugar, 14.2 % of alcohol, and a pH of 3.8. It gallops out with energetic scents of lemon curd, peach preserves, and lime cordial, followed by suggestions of crème caramel, allspice, candied ginger, and pineapple upside-down cake. Exotic fruits and spices explode in the mouth, with a decadently creamy texture and amazing freshness, delivering layer upon layer, finishing with great energy and tons of mineral sparks. So decadent!Lisa Perrotti-Brown4th September 2023
95 Vinous
The 2016 Yquem was picked from 27 September until 4 November after drought-like conditions in the summer. It has an attractive nose with white chocolate, chamomile and Chinese white tea infusing the honeyed fruit. Very well defined and focused with more cohesion than previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening that demonstrates a little more weight than the 2015, a fine bead of acidity and touches of ginger and lemongrass enlivening the finish. I feel this has gained a bit more complexity in recent years. Tasted at the château.Neal Martin1st April 2022

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