Yquem 1981
Dessert
Sauternes, France
7.2
WineSaint
Amber gold with waxy, lanolin-like richness that builds slowly in the glass. Dried apricot, candied citrus and beeswax meld with earthy mineral undertones. The palate shows remarkable persistence for a difficult vintage, though the structure feels delicate now. Drink soon while the fruit still carries.
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Label
Yquem
→The most celebrated sweet wine estate in the world, Château d'Yquem has anchored Sauternes for centuries. Its 1855 classification as Premier Cru Supérieur remains unchallenged, and its wines set the global benchmark for botrytised Bordeaux.