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Yquem 2000

Sauternes/Barsac, First Growth

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Tasting Notes

Forward and flattering, with unctuous marmalade, blood orange, apricot chutney and ginger notes. Juicy and engaging, but without the finely beaded acidity to stretch out fully. Non-blind Yquem vertical (July 2014). Drink now through 2035.

Score: 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2014-2035 01 July 2014

Served from an ex-chateau bottle. The millennial 2000 Chateau d’Yquem is a valiant effort in one of the most challenging Sauternes vintages in recent memory. The 2000 is quite deep in color. The nose is crisp and well-defined but not the most complex, as you would expect from a truly challenging growing season in Sauternes. It is pleasant in its own way with delicate scents of tangerine, yellow flowers and Mirabelle. The palate is well-balanced with marmalade tinged opening. I like the acidity here, an Yquem with good race, although it does feel a little tapered toward the finish. Drink now-2025. Tasted March 2014.

Score: 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2025 01 June 2014

14.2% 128 g/l RS, TA 4.5. Dry weather in August created a bit of stress. Harvest 18 Sep - 10 Oct. 25,000 bottles only compared with the 130,000 average. Butterscotch gold. Some obvious acidity on the nose and quite intense without great richness on the palate. A rather burnt caramel note on the finish.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2030 13 February 2008