Yquem 1997
Dessert
Sauternes, France
7.8
WineSaint
Rich amber hues lead to intense aromas of candied orange peel and dried apricot. The palate shows remarkable balance. Luscious sweetness cut by razor-sharp acidity that drives through layers of honeyed stone fruit and exotic spice. Despite two decades of age, this remains vibrant and structured. A magnificent Sauternes built for decades more.
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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.