Yquem 2009
Dessert
Sauternes, France
9.2
WineSaint
Luminous amber with layers of acacia honey, candied citrus and toasted brioche. The palate shows gorgeous concentration with vibrant acidity cutting through the richness. Classic noble rot complexity, though it feels restrained compared to the legendary potential this vintage promises.
acacia honeycandied citrustoasted briochenoble rot complexity
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.