Château Yquem 2013 (Impériale)

Château Yquem ist der Süsswein par Excellence - ein reicher und harmonischer Dessert-Wein mit einer ausserordentlich weichen Textur. Eine Assemblage aus zwei Rebsorten: Sémillon bringt Struktur und Kraft und Cabernet wurde für seinen Geschmack und seine Raffinesse gewählt. Dank der äusserst langen Reifung von 40 Monaten in neuen Fässern kann ein Château Yquem Jahrzehnte lang gelagert werden.

Details:

Produzent:	Château Yquem
Region:	Bordeaux
Appellation:	Sauternes
Jahrgang:	2013
Volumen (cl):	600
Farbe:	Weiss

Ratings

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.