Yquem 1985
Dessert
Sauternes, France
6.3
WineSaint
Almond and dried fruit notes show promise on entry, but this vintage struggles with integration. The core feels hollow where botrytis concentration should anchor the wine. A certain austerity takes over mid-palate, leaving the finish abrupt rather than lingering. Respectable but never achieves Yquem's typical grandeur.
almonddried fruithoneyaustere minerals
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.