Yquem 1993
Dessert
Sauternes, France
6.1
WineSaint
A muted expression that struggles to find its footing. The nose lacks the customary richness and concentration, showing restrained honeyed notes rather than opulent sweetness. On the palate, bright citrus peel and apricot preserve provide some lift, but the wine feels lean and compressed through the middle. The finish drops off quickly, missing the persistence that defines great Sauternes.
citrus peelapricot preservehoneylean minerality
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.