Château Yquem 2013 (Double-Magnum)

Exceptionnel et connu de tous, Château Yquem est le vin liquoreux par excellence: riche et harmonieux, sa texture moelleuse repose sur une trame longue et fraîche . Deux cépages lui donnent vie: le sémillon qui apporte structure et puissance, et le sauvignon qui est lui choisi pour ses arômes et son raffinement. Un élevage très long (40 mois) en barriques neuves aide Yquem à traverser les décennies.

Détails:

Producteur:	Château Yquem
Région:	Bordeaux
Appellation:	Sauternes
Millésime:	2013
Volume (en cl):	300
Couleur:	Blanc

Notes de dégustation

Wineadvocate

Firstly, you notice the color, which is a touch deeper than recent vintages at this stage. The bouquet is quite honeyed and rich for Yquem at this early juncture, with subtle scents of peach skin, white flowers, and a puff of chalk and frangipane. The palate is viscous on the entry, all about the texture at first, coating the mouth with luscious botrytized fruit. There are touches of Seville orange marmalade, fresh apricot, a hint of spice and passion fruit. This is imbued with impressive depth and weight, perhaps an Yquem that is determined to make an impression after last year-s absence. It might not possess the finesse of a top flight Yquem, but it has immense power and persistency.

Vinous 94-96

Vinous

The 2013 d'Yquem is rich, honeyed and voluptuous in the glass, but never excessively heavy. Crème brulee, candied lemon, apricot jam, orange marmalade, sweet spices and almond paste meld together in a Sauternes built on class and finesse What a gorgeous wine this is. - AG 04/2014

Suckling 98

Suckling

Bright aromas of sliced mangoes, papaya, botrytis, and lemon follow through to a full body. Medium sweet with a phenolic palate that gives the wine structure and beauty. Electric acidity and freshness combined with impressive energy and length. A strict selection was made. 40% of the production was destined to the grand vin. About 80,000 bottles made. This is 70% semillion and 30% sauvignon blanc.