Château Yquem 2020 (Magnum)

Wineadvocate

The 2020 d'Yquem presents a fresh bouquet with aromas of white fruits, orchard fruits and mango, complemented by a hint of spring flowers. It’s perfectly balanced and moderately weighted compared to other vintages, making it a tense, penetrating d’Yquem. Despite the challenges of the growing season and a brief harvest (which began on September 30th and concluded on October 12th), d'Yquem's team managed to produce a mere 40,000 bottles, a modest yield in recent years. - YC 10/2020

Vinous

The 2020 Yquem, a blend of 75% Semillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc, cropped at a measly 0hl/ha, has a very sensual bouquet. It’s pretty mercurial as it unfolds in the glass, with scents of freshly sliced white peaches, almonds and pineapple. The oak is beautifully integrated, and allowing it further time, there are additional scents of Vervain tea, pressed white flowers and saffron. The palate makes an immediate impact with a mineral-rich, surprisingly saline entry that lends it edginess right from the off. The poise in this Yquem rivets you to the spot. Compared to recent vintages, this keeps everything buttoned down and tightly controlled until the finish, whereupon it fans out with nascent swagger. Stem ginger, caramelized pear and orange rind notes are delivered with excellent delineation. This animated and opulent Yquem is destined to age gracefully over the coming decades. - NM 06/2023

Beck

Le vin révèle beaucoup de fruit frais, de manière intense. Agrumes, zeste d'oranges et verveine par exemple. L'attaque est suave et saline et le vin affiche une belle crémosité contrecarrée par une salinité qui recadre la douceur, sans l'écraser mais en l'accompagnant jusqu'en fin de bouche. C'est là que l'amertume prend le relais et étire la finale en compagnie de la structure acide. Il en résulte un vin d'une exceptionnelle précision et d'une grande persistance. L'avantage pour nous : on pourra le boire à tous les stades de sa vie ! La fraîcheur du bouquet est un élément-clé. Maintenant - 2060 - 01/2023

Suckling

Very transparent and elegant with white peaches, lilacs, and light caramel. Medium-bodied, sweet and agile with salted caramel and dried orange character. Spicy botrytis at the end. Give this three or four years to come together. - 04/2023