Druivenras | Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon |
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Over het wijnhuis | Château d'Yquem behoort in het rijtje van meest gewilde en beroemdste wijnen ter wereld. In de classificatie van 1855 heeft Château d'Yquem als enige de status van Premier Cru Supérieur gekregen, vanwege zijn uitzonderlijke kwaliteit. De fonetische vertaling van ‘Yquem’ in het Mandarijns is ‘een druppel goud’. We zouden de wijnen van Yquem niet beter kunnen omschrijven. |
Robert Parker | 98+ |
Wine Spectator | 94 |
James Suckling | 99 |
Vinous | 93+ |
Decanter | 96 |
Awards | "Containing 135 grams per liter of residual sugar, the pale lemon-gold colored 2016 d'Yquem leaps from the glass with honeyed apricots, pineapple, green mango, crushed rocks, candied ginger, coriander seed and citrus peel with hints of orange blossom. The palate is very tightly wound, vibrant and refreshing with layer upon layer of minerals and spices, finishing with epic poise and persistence." - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "A very classic Yquem. Breathtakingly wide spectrum of floral honey, exotic fruit (passion fruit, mango and pineapple), caramel and marzipan aromas. But none of this is a jot too much. In fact, the wine is extremely precise and finely nuanced. Wonderful freshness and textural complexity, in spite of the considerable concentration and extravagance. Very suave and sensual finish that goes on and on. Drink or hold." - James Suckling "Tasted blind. Pretty and floral with excellent balance. Racy and rich. Pacy and fun to drink! Peachy but nothing artificial. Savoury undertow." - Jancis Robinson "The 2016 Yquem has a taut, detailed bouquet with subtle Aszù tones that recede to offer melted candle wax, saffron and light almond aromas, although the new oak is quite vocal at the moment. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, if a little heavy compared to its peers, and a touch of spice lingers on the aftertaste. Fine and understated in style, and perhaps that is why I might have been parsimonious in my score. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting." - Vinous "This is exotic, with very lush and seductive notes of coconut, honeysuckle, creamed white peach, glazed pear, mirabelle plum and yellow apple, all woven together seamlessly. Beautifully caressing in feel, with a long acacia echo on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2040. " - Wine Spectator "Despite a rich botrytis character, this balances impact with delicacy. Clear citrus on the nose with a hint of flint and smoke, allowing the soft white flowers and lime blossom to steal up on you slowly. There are caramel notes through the mid-palate and great persistency, as ever. Extremely elegant. This was the driest summer since 1898, and the harvest at Yquem lasted a full two months, from 4th September (for the dry white Y d'Yquem) through to 4th November for the final selection of botrytis berries. The final yield is 20hl/ha, the highest in recent years against their average of 9hl/ha, with 40% going into the grand vin compared to 50% last year. 135g/l residual sugar and 3.9pH. 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Drinking Window 2025 - 2050" - Decanter |
Wijnsoort | Dessertwijn |
Wijnhuis | Château d'Yquem |
Land | Frankrijk |
Regio | Bordeaux |
Appellatie | Sauternes |
Jaartal | 2016 |
Alcoholpercentage | 15,00 |
Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
Vegan friendly | Nee |
Inhoud | 37,5 cl |
Verpakt per | 6 |
Verpakking | Kist |
Schroefdop | Nee |
Brutogewicht fles | 0,68 |