Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1997
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé. Château-bottled
Tasting note: A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned Sauternes estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2055. 96 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #146, April 2003
6 bottles per lot
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1997
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé. Château-bottled
Tasting note: A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned Sauternes estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2055. 96 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #146, April 2003
6 bottles per lot
