Community Tasting Note

• Jeff Leve wrote: 96 points

  September 2, 2013 - If you want Chateau d'Yquem in your cellar and you do not want to spend the money for the 2001, run, do not walk and buy this wine. It's a very good example of what makes Yquem great! With the perfect level of acidity to create freshness and lift, the extremely ripe pineapple, apricot, tropical fruit, floral, vanilla, nut and spice aromas are worth the price of admission. On the palate, the elegant wine is not heavy, it's about balance, purity and sweetness, coupled with lift. If you like your Sauternes young, and most people do, pop a cork! If you prefer waiting, there is no hurry on this winner.

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• farinas commented:

  1/30/14, 6:43 PM - Hi Jeff. Just got one as a gift. When do you recommend to drink this beauty? Thanks

• Jeff Leve commented:

  1/30/14, 8:16 PM - If you only have one bottle, and you are not willing to buy more, I'd wait 10-20 more years. If you are willing to pop a cork now and buy a few if you love the wine, go for it.... Oh, and feel free to call me as I obviously love the wine :D

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