Yquem Y de Yquem 1985
White
Sauternes, France
6.8
WineSaint
Brine and green olives leap from the glass with an almost sherry-like intensity. The palate shows remarkable flor character. Nutty, smoky notes that build through a lingering finish. This polarizing Sauternes breaks every rule and somehow works.
brinegreen olivesnutssmoke
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.