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1999 Château d'Yquem |
| Vintage | 1999 |  Label 1 of 45   | |
| Type | White - Sweet/Dessert | ||
| Producer | Château d'Yquem (web) | ||
| Variety | Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend | ||
| Designation | n/a | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | France | ||
| Region | Bordeaux | ||
| SubRegion | Sauternais | ||
| Appellation | Sauternes |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 93.6 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 88 notes) | |
| Tasted by Bodge on 1/18/2010 & rated 94 points: (379 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 1/1/2010 & rated 93 points: 1999 Château d'Yquem (Frankrijk, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes) Kleur: Goudgeel Aroma / bouquet: Prachtig zwoel bouquet waarin in rum gewelde rozijntjes (Boerenjongens), heidehoning, lentebloesem, kaneel, mint en basilicum, Smaak / Afdronk: Vol en complex, dik-sappig, sinaasappelschilletjes, romig-zoet, prachtige balans tussen zuur en zoet, cederhout, zoethout / drop. Algemeen / potentieel: Prachtig glas met een lange toekomst te gaan… 50 + Kleur: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 12 + Smaak / Afdronk: 17 + Algemeen / potentieel: 9 = 93/100 (676 views) | |
| Tasted by skwid on 12/25/2009: Yes it was a Yquem, but it didn't seem to have that extra omph. Seemed like a middle of the road Sauterne. Decent acidity but not lots of fruit to back it up and the boitritis seemed a bit lacking. (778 views) | |
| Tasted by MauriceE on 12/25/2009 & rated 93 points: This is supposed to be a "light" year for d'Yquem, a relatively cheap year anyway. Well: just buy it. This is very good stuff, perhaps not as concentrated as the better or excellent years, but it has all you can expect from the world's most famous chateau for sweet wines. Lovely. (778 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 12/25/2009 & rated 92 points: See my previous note. Two years ago I scored the wine 94, now 92. Still a great score and wine, but did it shut down a bit? It is a light style Yquem, but it seemed to show less complexity this moment. (711 views) | |
| Tasted by WetRock on 12/13/2009: EWG Parties Like It's 1999 (Conrad Greens Abode): Nose of sweet tangerines, apricots and other citrus fruits. Still thick but pretty with a clean finish. Nicely balanced with a pastry quality. Showed a more balanced expression next to the Rieussec's fatness. (829 views) | |
| Tasted by DJFwine on 11/27/2009 & rated 95 points: (1044 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 11/24/2009 & rated 93 points: WineFanatic Bordeaux Offline (Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind – Light orangey-golden colour. On the nose mango, apricot, hand soap and hints of botrytis. Sweet but not cloying and perfectly balanced with a ton of acid. Pure and rich in the mouth giving notes of honey and melted brown sugar. Long finish. Drink or hold. Outstanding. (1521 views) | |
| Tasted by dmalcolm on 11/24/2009: Wine Fanatic Bordeaux Offline: Fresh and elegant with nice acidity. Oily texture with honeysuckle and tropical fruits. Also some subtle lavender and burnt tire. Delicious stuff. (1501 views) | |
| Tasted by MauriceE on 10/2/2009 & rated 92 points: Yquem "great years" tasting (Seinpost (Scheveningen, The Netherlands)): We had this vintage blind near the end of a tasting of a very impressive line-up of d'Yquem: 55, 67, 71, 75, 76, 86, 88, 89, 90, 97, 99, 01. My favorites are 01 - 67 - 88. Anyway, when tasting 1999, we were only told this was d'Yquem, evidently not one of the great years already in the line-up, but nothing more. We were completely lost, nobody guessed 1999. I guess this is because 1999 is considered to be a lesser vintage and this wine tasted just great. OK, not as great as the blockbusters we already had, but more than we had expected. (2020 views) | |
| Tasted by ove on 9/7/2009 & rated 96 points: (1670 views) | |
| Tasted by Breguet on 8/22/2009 & rated 95 points: Every time I am lucky enough to have this nectar of the gods, I marvel. It is so very special. The only thing bad is that I have to buy some more now. (2275 views) | |
| Tasted by Tavastgatan on 8/20/2009 & rated 95 points: (1738 views) | |
| Tasted by AllRed on 7/14/2009 & rated 93 points: From 375ml. Golden yellow color. Notes of apricot, honey and white flowers. Has some weight on the palate, with apricot and honeyed fruit flavors. Delicious. Thank you R & D. (2737 views) | |
| Tasted by bigdogflow on 4/11/2009 & rated 94 points: Clive Coates Dinner (Brasserie Pavil, San Antonio, TX): Golden color. Beautiful taste, not overly sweet, but definitely a desert wine. Taste of honey and banana. (3612 views) | |
| Tasted by Olch on 3/29/2009 & rated 91 points: (2889 views) | |
| Tasted by mrener on 3/26/2009 & rated 93 points: Consistent with previous notes. Had this bottle at Del Friscos in NYC. Peach, Apricot and Honey. Good acidity and medium finish. (3957 views) | |
| Tasted by scamhi on 2/9/2009: this wine is in a very nice place. Very prominent boytritis and long 60 second finish. Sugar was not as obvious. Long long finish. (4159 views) | |
| Tasted by srosenblum on 1/17/2009 & rated 96 points: (3098 views) | |
| Tasted by JamesSanders on 1/2/2009 & rated 97 points: In perfect balance. Classic creme brulee richness against fresh stone fruits. Long and lovely. (4153 views) | |
| Tasted by jakearoe on 1/1/2009 & rated 95 points: Yquem on New Years Eve...life is good. (4021 views) | |
| Tasted by blondeonwine on 12/28/2008 & rated 95 points: (3066 views) | |
| Tasted by Mrbuzz on 12/27/2008 & rated 96 points: This reminds me of SQN....not in flavor, but in balance. I have had many a Sauternes...Rieussec, Suduiraut, Guiraud....LOVE the profile of the sweet botrytis fruit, the candied honey, tobacco spice, caramel, saffron.....some more profound than others. The 2001 Suduiraut is a perfect 100pts for me.......but everytime I have an Yquem...I just marvel at the balance! Sooooo well balanced with the sweet botrytis fruit, the intense tobacco spices, citrus acidity, creamy lush honey butters. This 1999 is not as intense as the 2001 Rieussec in acidity...or as tropical as the '01 Suduiraut...or as complex as the '05 Guiraud.....BUT....it is more balanced and PLUSH in smoothness than all those previous wines mentioned....complex and tasty all it's own. Just an absolute JOY to drink. Likewise when you open a SQN.....the occasion IS the opening of an Yquem. And this was a great occasion! (4123 views) | |
| Tasted by mudd233 on 12/22/2008 & rated 96 points: I have never tasted Yquem before so I have nothing to compare against. This was a superb wine. (375ml). Very pale yellow, straw. Extraordinary nose. Roses, buttercup, melon, apricot, pineapple. On the palate the fruit dominates - pineapple, melon, oranges. Fantastic length with hints of lychee, apricot and grapefruit as the palate develops. Very well balanced, enough alcohol to hold off the sweet stickiness. Would love to have it again - esp since 1999 is considered a "weak" year. (4222 views) | |
| Tasted by mattiasjansson on 12/1/2008 & rated 95 points: (2874 views) | |
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Dessert Wine (Wikipedia) Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia) Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux) | Simple Bordeaux primer Forty kilometres south of Bordeaux, Sauternes is an AOC that includes together 5 communes, including Barsac. For centuries, humans have been patiently learning to master this region's climate, soils and grape varieties. But Mother Nature did a good job laying the foundation. The Sauternes terroir is distinguished by a geological predisposition to gravel and pebbles that cover limestone streaked with veins of clay. In the communes of Fargues and Sauternes, a layer of hardpan (iron-oxide cemented sand) in which vines flourish can be found. The vineyards at the highest elevations and farthest from the river have the best terroirs and produce the majority of the Crus Classés, including the monumental Château Yquem. Sauternes wines are made from Sémillon (80% of vines planted) and Sauvignon (15%) grapes. A bit of Muscadelle occasionally is used to give the wines an untamed touch. Sauternes have an "aged gold" colour that is denser and darker than other dessert wines. When they age, they develop a stunning amber colour. The nose has aromas of flowers and fruit that melt together to create a bouquet of remarkable complexity and balance. The primary aromas include almond, quince, mango, pineapple, stewed peach, dried apricot and passion fruit. There are also floral notes, with touches of linden, acacia, mimosa and honeysuckle. And as is typical with Sémillon, there are also notes of beeswax, almond and hazelnut. In the mouth, Sauternes wines have a powerful style that is viscous but extremely elegant. Its strong sweetness is captivating. Finally, its aromatic finish is something that simply must be experienced. |
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