In Bond Fine Wine. 2019 Château Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France. First Growth • White sweet white bordeaux in 6x37.5cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (JA). Drinking window: 2022–2050. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jane Anson (JA) — 97/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 23/06/2022 · Drink 2022-2050
Silky rich depths, clear even on the nose, but tingling mineral limon and citrus flavours, white pepper, basil, apricot. 138g/l residual sugar, 10hl/h yield. A higher percentage of Sauvignon Blanc than in a typical year, showing in sculpted gunsmoke and white truffle on the opening beats. Organic conversion began in August 2019, with certification expected 2022. Winemaker Sandrine Garbay.
James Molesworth (JM) — 97/100 · Wine Spectator, 01/08/2022 · Drink 2022-2050
A special wine right from the start, this glistens with pure papaya, mango, white peach and mirabelle plum, joined by elderflower honey, toasted macadamia nut and orange blossom notes. Ends with a remarkably long finish. Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2050. 4,583 cases made.
Neal Martin (NM) — 95/100 · Vinous, 01/02/2023 · Drink 2025-2050
The 2019 Yquem has a flirtatious bouquet with yellow plum, honeysuckle and jasmine developing with time. Fine purity, though not showstopping complexity. The palate is smooth and pure. Very nicely integrated oak, creamy, touches of vanilla and creme br'l'e towards the finish. This is a quite gorgeous Yquem, though I am certain that given more time to open it would have merited a higher score. Tas…