In Bond Fine Wine. 1983 Château Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France. First Growth • White sweet white bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2024–2055. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 30/05/2009 · Drink 2009-2020+
The '83 Yquem retains that Barsac-like bouquet with hints of barley sugar, quince, honey and a touch of marmalade. It has very fine definition and a greater sense of exuberance than hitherto encountered. The palate is very intense, superb vibrant acidity, great sense of tension with honey, marmalade, creme-brulee and apricots. This maybe the best Yquem '83 that I have tasted; the length extraordi…
Neal Martin (NM) — 95/100 · Vinous, 2025-03-25 · Drink 2024-2055
The 1983 Yquem has a complex bouquet with dried honey, quince and Seville orange marmalade aromas. There is a subtle floral element at play, with saffron and yellow flower scents emerging with aeration. The palate is very well balanced, with a tang of marmalade on the entry and a killer line of acidity. It's vibrant and poised with an overly spicy finish that lingers in the mouth. Arguably the be…
Robert Parker (RP) — 96/100 · Bordeaux' 3rd Ed., 01/01/1998 · Drink 2005-2050
The 1983 is among the most concentrated wines from this property over the last 20 years, with a staggering display of extract and a mind-boggling amount of glycerin. The vintage commenced early for Yquem, beginning on September 29 and finishing on November 18. Most observers feel the 1983 will mature more slowly than the 1986, and will last for almost 100 years. Given Yquem's unbelievable aging p…