Yquem 1984
Dessert
Sauternes, France
5.4
WineSaint
Waxy textures and candied citrus peel show promise, but the wine feels hollow at its core. Medicinal notes and vegetal undertones mar what should be luscious botrytis character. The finish carries an unpleasant mustiness that speaks to the vintage's struggles. A rare misstep from this storied estate.
candied citrusmedicinal noteswaxy texturevegetal undertones
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.