Yquem 1988
Dessert
Sauternes, France
8.9
WineSaint
Gorgeous honeyed richness meets razor-sharp acidity in this legendary vintage. Candied citrus peel, beeswax and toasted brioche build with remarkable intensity. The viscous texture never feels heavy thanks to brilliant mineral backbone. A masterpiece with decades ahead.
candied citrus peelbeeswaxtoasted briochehoney
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.