Chateau d’Yquem 2013 375ml

Chateau d’Yquem is universally recognised as the greatest sweet wine in the world, and therefore demands a place in the cellar of every serious oenophile. 2013 was a year of tremendous contrasts. Spring was abnormally cool and wet, which meant that flowering was very spread out – a factor conducive to complexity at Yquem. Summer was magnificent! Cool weather in September retained the grapes’ freshness, whereas summerlike conditions returned in October. The harvest took place under ideal conditions. This 2013 is very “botrytised”, with richness and candied fruit flavours. The wine’s freshness and power are comparable to 2001 and the degree of botrytis is reminiscent of 2007. Barrel Sample. The beautifully aromatic, honeyed scent leads into flavors of bitter orange and honey, along with extreme freshness. Notes of white peach and Rocha pear give richness to a wine that is not huge, but wonderfully balanced. – Wine Enthusiast, March 2014, 96-98 Points The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc Country – France Region – Sauternes, Bordeaux Vintage – 2013 Bottle Size – 375ml ABV – 13.5%