wine displayed a deep amber color in the glass. About an hour after opening, offering aromas of honey, apricot, and beeswax. The flavors were well-balanced, showing a consistent quality throughout the palate, especially as it continues to reveal different nuances over time. The finish was long and memorable, highlighting the quality of this vintage.
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Out of half-bottle, this is simply a beautiful vintage of Yquem with great complexity and elegance. So balanced and refined with just the right touch of sweetness and fabulous Yquem flavors of salty caramel, red berries and clove spice. However, this vintage, at least out of half-bottle, has reached a perfect level of maturity and this won't have the staying power of say the '75, '83 or '89 so drink up!
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Mystery wine evening (@Private location): *** only for my memory, no detailed note or rating *** Glass: Spiegelau Definition Bordeaux Tasted double blind, decanted. From 0,75 bottle. Probably not the best bottle, nose not that expressive. On the palate classic Yquem elegance and length, but not the usual tension. Nevertheless very joyful 👍
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Opened at Noble Rot Mayfair. End of dinner wine and served from Coravin.
I've always been perplexed by this wine - I just don't think it's as good as what a lot of people say, or at least it's inconsistent, because I've had this wine a few times now and it's always varied. Beautiful toffee colour now, and classic Yquem nose, but I found the palate to be somewhat lacking, and it's definitely not as rich or unctuous as say the 2001. Clear step down for me... but then again you could just say I'm being incredibly picky.
With this in mind, this is not worth the price. Seek out good vintage 90s Yquem (thinking 96, 97 etc.) which has much better value and will perform just as well. Still, always a treat, and this note needs to be taken in context of what is still a very good wine.
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The d'Yquem did double-duty at a milestone birthday dinner at the Inn at Little Washington, paired with first the foie gras course and then again with desert. Absolutely stunning, the sweetness balanced perfectly by that incredible d'Yquem acidity. Tied with the '89 Montrose for my wine of the night. Wines: Krug Grande Cuvée NV; 2010 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru; 2010 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru; 2009 d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs; 1989 Chateau Montrose; and 1988 Chateau d'Yquem (750 ml).
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(Château d'Yquem) Medium golden apricot color; creme brulee, lemon gelee, lemon zest, pineapple nose; tart apricot, creme brule, ripe lemon palate with good acidity; long finish 95+ pts.
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5/11/2024 - gparker777 Likes this wine: 93 Points
wine displayed a deep amber color in the glass. About an hour after opening, offering aromas of honey, apricot, and beeswax. The flavors were well-balanced, showing a consistent quality throughout the palate, especially as it continues to reveal different nuances over time. The finish was long and memorable, highlighting the quality of this vintage.
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5/11/2024 - dream Likes this wine: 95 Points
Out of half-bottle, this is simply a beautiful vintage of Yquem with great complexity and elegance. So balanced and refined with just the right touch of sweetness and fabulous Yquem flavors of salty caramel, red berries and clove spice. However, this vintage, at least out of half-bottle, has reached a perfect level of maturity and this won't have the staying power of say the '75, '83 or '89 so drink up!
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4/27/2024 - NoTrollingerPlease Likes this wine:
Mystery wine evening (@Private location): *** only for my memory, no detailed note or rating ***
Glass: Spiegelau Definition Bordeaux
Tasted double blind, decanted. From 0,75 bottle. Probably not the best bottle, nose not that expressive. On the palate classic Yquem elegance and length, but not the usual tension. Nevertheless very joyful 👍
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4/5/2024 - oxwombat Likes this wine: 95 Points
Opened at Noble Rot Mayfair. End of dinner wine and served from Coravin.
I've always been perplexed by this wine - I just don't think it's as good as what a lot of people say, or at least it's inconsistent, because I've had this wine a few times now and it's always varied. Beautiful toffee colour now, and classic Yquem nose, but I found the palate to be somewhat lacking, and it's definitely not as rich or unctuous as say the 2001. Clear step down for me... but then again you could just say I'm being incredibly picky.
With this in mind, this is not worth the price. Seek out good vintage 90s Yquem (thinking 96, 97 etc.) which has much better value and will perform just as well. Still, always a treat, and this note needs to be taken in context of what is still a very good wine.
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3/16/2024 - DCHawkeye Likes this wine: 99 Points
The d'Yquem did double-duty at a milestone birthday dinner at the Inn at Little Washington, paired with first the foie gras course and then again with desert. Absolutely stunning, the sweetness balanced perfectly by that incredible d'Yquem acidity. Tied with the '89 Montrose for my wine of the night.
Wines:
Krug Grande Cuvée NV;
2010 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru;
2010 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru;
2009 d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs;
1989 Chateau Montrose; and
1988 Chateau d'Yquem (750 ml).
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