Community Tasting Note

Paul S wrote:

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - SMD at Yan (Yan, National Gallery, Singapore): I have had quite a few bottles of this over the years, and they have all been very good. This was no exception, although I did feel that it was rather a half-step behind the other examples I have tried. The nose was classic Sauternes, with notes of acacia honey and beeswax, dried stone fruit along with some burnt sugar, and just that little ring of metallic iron-like notes. This was pleasant, but it certainly did not have some of coconutty, treacle-like richness of nose that the great d’Yquem vintages show - which made me guess Raymond Ladin or Suduiraut instead. The palate was a bit fuller and more generous though. When served a bit over-chilled, what stood out was the lovely cut and structure of the wine, with candied lemon acidity and a distinct lack of botrytised richness lending the palate a really nice sense of definition, freshness and balance. With time, air and a little warming up though, a nice sense of depth and intensity came out too, with more dried stone fruit notes, and a bit of molasses on the midpalate and into the finish, and little touches of spice and honey stretching away in the end. Maybe not the most complete or compelling of d’Yquems then, but this was certainly a nicely fresh and balanced charmer, with a good backbone of structure to boot. I am not sure this is one for the extreme long-term though. On present evidence, this may not be a bad time to start drinking.

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