Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1976
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Four corroded capsules, one with signs of seepage. Slightly bin-soiled labels, one stained, U.S. import strip labels. Levels: base of neck
Tasting note: Most recently, a touch of orange, viscous; heavy, caramelly, whiff of old apricots; fairly sweet; rich, substantial mouthful, good enough acidity, considerable depth. Fully mature. Last tasted Oct 2006 **** M.B.
6 bottles per lot
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1976
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Four corroded capsules, one with signs of seepage. Slightly bin-soiled labels, one stained, U.S. import strip labels. Levels: base of neck
Tasting note: Most recently, a touch of orange, viscous; heavy, caramelly, whiff of old apricots; fairly sweet; rich, substantial mouthful, good enough acidity, considerable depth. Fully mature. Last tasted Oct 2006 **** M.B.
6 bottles per lot
