Yquem 2004

Sauternes/Barsac, First Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2004 Chateau d’Yquem’s bouquet is generous but not as complex as either the 2005 or indeed the 2006. The oak a little pronounced considering the age in bottle, but it does not leap at you shouting 'I’m Yquem!' The palate has a viscous tangerine and orange peel opening with fine acidity. There is good weight in the mouth, with touches of spice and cardamom. It finishes just a little abruptly for a Yquem, a pretty note without requisite sustain. Drink now-2035. Tasted March 2014.

Score: 93

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

A blend of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc with 128 gms/L residual, this is a very good Sauternes for the vintage and for me, superior to the slightly blowsy 2003. A creamy, honeyed nose with hints of almond, apple-blossom and hazelnut. Very good lift. He palate is well-balanced with good acidity, touches of frangipane, honey, quince and Satsuma. Very elegant on the finish with superb length, though you could argue that it does not have the persistency and penetration of the ’01. Still, very attractive indeed.

Score: 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2008

Tropically ripe, with dense yet creamy layers of guava, mango, lychee and papaya, all stitched with racy lemon cream and candied grapefruit peel notes. Frangipane-framed finish pumps out wave after wave of unctuous fruit. Starting to hits its second gear, and with old-school Yquem power and muscle. Drink now through 2032. 5,000 cases made.

Score: 94

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012-2032 01 January 2012

Big, massive in build and very ambitious in scale. So much more complex! Very good wine with a dry finish. Pretty glorious.

Score: 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2011-2025 20 November 2009