Yquem 2010

Sauternes/Barsac, First Growth

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Tasting Notes
Such are the risks of tasting blind. Against its peers, the brilliance that Chateau 2010 d’Yquem showed from barrel seems to have become lost. This is still a wonderful Sauternes wine, yet this showing suggests that is it not 'best in class'. The nose demands coaxing in the glass compared to its peers, but it is worth the patience as it unfurls to reveal quince, beeswax and honeysuckle aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry and well-judged acidity. There is a touch of orange peel lining the citrus fruit, with an effervescent finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is an excellent d’Yquem, but it needs to keep an eye on the competition. Drink 2018-2035+. Score: 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2035+ 01 April 2014
Such are the risks of tasting blind. Against its peers, the brilliance that Chateau 2010 d’Yquem showed from barrel seems to have become lost. This is still a wonderful Sauternes wine, yet this showing suggests that is it not,best in class. The nose demands coaxing in the glass compared to its peers, but it is worth the patience as it unfurls to reveal quince, beeswax and honeysuckle aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry and well-judged acidity. There is a touch of orange peel lining the citrus fruit, with an effervescent finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is an excellent d’Yquem, but it needs to keep an eye on the competition. Score: 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2035 01 April 2014
Picked predominantly over 10 days from October 14, the 2010 d’Yquem has 141gms/L residual sugar and pH 3.80. It is a slow-burner, the nose understated at first but unfurling with each passing moment with subtle scents of freshly sliced apricots, Clementine, clear honey and white flowers. There is an underlying minerality that really defines this bouquet. The palate is similar to the nose, revealing hidden facets with almost each swirl of the glass – orange blossom, limestone, white peach and honeysuckle. This is such a precise d’Yquem; it is after you have swallowed the wine that one comprehends just how brilliant it is. Score: 96 - 98 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 03 August 2011
The purity of Botrytis in this wine is so impressive with dried fruits such apple and mango. And then spicy character. Full body and very sweet but it is incredibly fresh and lively. Such class and elegance. Perfectly manicured wine. Everything in the right place. This shows a delicacy and intensity that are spellbinding. Drink in 2018. Score: 97 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2018+ 04 February 2013
Rich lemony gold colour, very intense. The nose is essence of honeysuckle, lemon marmalade with floral notes. In the mouth the fruit is lifted and pure in style - more white flowers and peaches rather than tropical fruit. Very deft and agile - a real ballerina. Like floating on a cloud! Absolutely beautiful and so pure. Not at all heavy - lighter in alcohol and sugar than 2009 (140g/l where 2009 was 150h/l). The Chateau believe that stylistically, this resembles the great 1988 here white its purity and definition, only this is more intense. Score: 96 - 98 Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2011
‘2010 was a cool year for us.’ Winter and autumn cold, good dry, warm summer. Very healthy grapes, though quite a bit of rain on the flowering, A bit of coulure on Sauvignon so less than usual in the blend, just 13% compared to the usual 20%. Pale gold with slight greenness. Gorgeous, classic nose. Pear juice a go-go. Absolutely stunning freshness as well as all the botrytis. Classic. Real punchy perfect savoury Sauternes. Zesty and lovely with some chew on the end. No shortage of botrytis. Very distinctive and much less sweet than 2009. (155 g/l in 2009, 141 g/l in 2010). Refined finish. Finished 5 Nov. Five passes. Real punch and zest. Grapefruit peel. But not a massive sweet bomb. 13.55% Score: 18 - 19 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2025-2055 26 April 2011
Tropical and inviting, with lush mango, fig and papaya aromas followed by pineapple and creamed banana. The long tangerine finish is flattering and very open now, but the length is clearly there. Tasted non-blind. Score: 93 - 96 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 05 April 2011
Extraordinary purity of aromas, with an airy power difficult to rival, a new brilliant example of the actual style of the property, with the vintage's monumental body completely hidden by the refinement of tactile sensations. Some are nostalgic for the epic oily bodies of the past, not I (even if I greatly admire them). Score: 19 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2020-2070 01 April 2011

Tasting Notes

Such are the risks of tasting blind. Against its peers, the brilliance that Chateau 2010 d’Yquem showed from barrel seems to have become lost. This is still a wonderful Sauternes wine, yet this showing suggests that is it not 'best in class'. The nose demands coaxing in the glass compared to its peers, but it is worth the patience as it unfurls to reveal quince, beeswax and honeysuckle aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry and well-judged acidity. There is a touch of orange peel lining the citrus fruit, with an effervescent finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is an excellent d’Yquem, but it needs to keep an eye on the competition. Drink 2018-2035+.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2035+ 01 April 2014

Such are the risks of tasting blind. Against its peers, the brilliance that Chateau 2010 d’Yquem showed from barrel seems to have become lost. This is still a wonderful Sauternes wine, yet this showing suggests that is it not,best in class. The nose demands coaxing in the glass compared to its peers, but it is worth the patience as it unfurls to reveal quince, beeswax and honeysuckle aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry and well-judged acidity. There is a touch of orange peel lining the citrus fruit, with an effervescent finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is an excellent d’Yquem, but it needs to keep an eye on the competition.

Score: 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2035 01 April 2014

Picked predominantly over 10 days from October 14, the 2010 d’Yquem has 141gms/L residual sugar and pH 3.80. It is a slow-burner, the nose understated at first but unfurling with each passing moment with subtle scents of freshly sliced apricots, Clementine, clear honey and white flowers. There is an underlying minerality that really defines this bouquet. The palate is similar to the nose, revealing hidden facets with almost each swirl of the glass – orange blossom, limestone, white peach and honeysuckle. This is such a precise d’Yquem; it is after you have swallowed the wine that one comprehends just how brilliant it is.

Score: 96 - 98

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 03 August 2011

The purity of Botrytis in this wine is so impressive with dried fruits such apple and mango. And then spicy character. Full body and very sweet but it is incredibly fresh and lively. Such class and elegance. Perfectly manicured wine. Everything in the right place. This shows a delicacy and intensity that are spellbinding. Drink in 2018.

Score: 97

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2018+ 04 February 2013

Rich lemony gold colour, very intense. The nose is essence of honeysuckle, lemon marmalade with floral notes. In the mouth the fruit is lifted and pure in style - more white flowers and peaches rather than tropical fruit. Very deft and agile - a real ballerina. Like floating on a cloud! Absolutely beautiful and so pure. Not at all heavy - lighter in alcohol and sugar than 2009 (140g/l where 2009 was 150h/l). The Chateau believe that stylistically, this resembles the great 1988 here white its purity and definition, only this is more intense.

Score: 96 - 98

Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2011

‘2010 was a cool year for us.’ Winter and autumn cold, good dry, warm summer. Very healthy grapes, though quite a bit of rain on the flowering, A bit of coulure on Sauvignon so less than usual in the blend, just 13% compared to the usual 20%. Pale gold with slight greenness. Gorgeous, classic nose. Pear juice a go-go. Absolutely stunning freshness as well as all the botrytis. Classic. Real punchy perfect savoury Sauternes. Zesty and lovely with some chew on the end. No shortage of botrytis. Very distinctive and much less sweet than 2009. (155 g/l in 2009, 141 g/l in 2010). Refined finish. Finished 5 Nov. Five passes. Real punch and zest. Grapefruit peel. But not a massive sweet bomb. 13.55%

Score: 18 - 19

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2025-2055 26 April 2011

Tropical and inviting, with lush mango, fig and papaya aromas followed by pineapple and creamed banana. The long tangerine finish is flattering and very open now, but the length is clearly there. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 93 - 96

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 05 April 2011

Extraordinary purity of aromas, with an airy power difficult to rival, a new brilliant example of the actual style of the property, with the vintage's monumental body completely hidden by the refinement of tactile sensations. Some are nostalgic for the epic oily bodies of the past, not I (even if I greatly admire them).

Score: 19

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2020-2070 01 April 2011

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