Community Tasting Note

Wednesday, December 25, 2019 - Yquem’s 1985 really shows off the fresh, intense orange rind side of Yquem. Cream, pineapple, and white peach develop with time in the decanter and while I love the style, I find this wanting a bit in the way of complexity and depth. Still showing quite young (even after a 6 hour decant), I would be inclined to hold these another 20 years to allow the interesting tertiary notes of mature Yquem to develop.

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Comment posted by Mike Gerlich:

9/23/2021 3:14:00 PM - Thanks for comments. I have two bottles. Probably try one soon and cellar the other for some additional years.
Comment posted by englishman's claret:

9/23/2021 6:52:00 PM - Sounds like a sound strategy to me.
Comment posted by Mike Gerlich:

9/24/2021 12:00:00 PM - What do recommend pairing this with?
Comment posted by englishman's claret:

9/24/2021 12:44:00 PM - Mike, my favorite pair for Yquem is cheese - mature Comte, tomme de Savoie, morbier, and mimolette are all favorites of mine. Can’t go wrong with foie gras or a citrus dessert, either.
Comment posted by Mike Gerlich:

9/28/2021 3:29:00 PM - Thanks.