The cork was black and a bit muddy and the wine had some damp earth upon opening. It breathed up nicely and really showed its class in the glass. There was some honey and preserved citrus along with cinnamon and toast. The palate had a marmalade taste, with plenty of fruit rind bitterness. It is not a luscious, rich Yquem but it is certainly engaging, showing complexity with freshness and a length that is deceptively long.
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Rosy brandy color, most sugar burnt, left with great nose, crystal clear wine. Sense of honey, apricot, went superbly well with foie gras. Hint of chinese medicated wine.
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Chateau d'Yquem Masterclass (Amber, Hong Kong): Apparently, this vintage was similar to 2005 as the berries and yields were unusually large. Dark, clear amber in the glass. Slightly oxidised nose - marmalade. Palate good though with various citrus peel flavours. Good balance.
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6/4/2018 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:
The cork was black and a bit muddy and the wine had some damp earth upon opening. It breathed up nicely and really showed its class in the glass. There was some honey and preserved citrus along with cinnamon and toast. The palate had a marmalade taste, with plenty of fruit rind bitterness. It is not a luscious, rich Yquem but it is certainly engaging, showing complexity with freshness and a length that is deceptively long.
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11/4/2015 - lepetitchateau wrote: 97 Points
This is profound. Impressive, bracing acidity with a texture that holds beautifully.
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6/23/2015 - BradE wrote:
A fantastic ex-chateau bottle. Not a perfect vintage, but a great bottle. Like most well stored old d'Yquem, this was a treat.
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9/18/2014 - Wine Expresso wrote: 96 Points
At the crazy wine dinner.
Rosy brandy color, most sugar burnt, left with great nose, crystal clear wine. Sense of honey, apricot, went superbly well with foie gras. Hint of chinese medicated wine.
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10/29/2011 - DonalOB wrote: 94 Points
Chateau d'Yquem Masterclass (Amber, Hong Kong): Apparently, this vintage was similar to 2005 as the berries and yields were unusually large. Dark, clear amber in the glass. Slightly oxidised nose - marmalade. Palate good though with various citrus peel flavours. Good balance.
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