Chateau d' Yquem 1er Cru Superieur 2022

: Sauvignon Blanc 80%, Semillon 20%

: weiß, süß; 13,5% Vol.; Trinkreife: 2028–2086

: leicht süss; exotisch & aromatisch; mineralisch

: Colin Hay: 100/100; Parker: 98/100; Galloni: 98/100; Quarin: 98/100; The Wine Palate: 98/100

: Frankreich, Bordeaux, Sauternes

: Allergene: Sulfite,

Abfüller / Importeur: Yquem, , 33210 Sauternes, FRANKREICH

Colin Hay über: Chateau d' Yquem 1er Cru Superieur

-- Colin Hay: (Sauternes; 80% Sémillon; 20% Sauvignon Blanc; the final yield is around the historic average of 10 hl/ha; 160 g/l of residual sugar, the second highest ever recorded after the legendary 1945 vintage; pH 3.90, on a par with the 2019; 13.5% alcohol; 100% new oak though you have nothing directly to indicate that). The highest proportion of Sémillon since 2018. A wine of incredible aromatic purity, that reminds me most of the 2009. Apricot. Toasted brioche. Even a little eucalyptus and medicinal herbal elements, but very subtly. An aromatic brilliance. Saffron, honey. Angelica. Frangipane. Nutty. Butterscotch. Beurre noisette. Roasted pineapple, that lovely slight hint of crème brulée burnt sugar bitterness and a hint of the orange Seville marmalade notes to come. Almost a little hint of candied rose petals. Rose Turkish delight. A trace of grapefruit zest which is incredible in a wine so intensely sweet and solaire. So fresh despite the incredible density. What I love is the way the acidity grips and takes in charge the wine from the mid-palate to the very long distant finish. Very saline on the finish – more and more so, with almost a hint of liquorice! The freshness sensation is sensational! The freshness here is integral to the power and puissance of the wine, unlike any other wine of the appellation. As if the salinity is more and more concentrated as the scope of the spherical core slowly reduces in amplitude towards the finish. I love too the return to the notes of roasted pineapple, lime zest and grapefruit on the finish. So salivating in its sapid freshness on the finish.

Parker über: Chateau d' Yquem 1er Cru Superieur

-- Parker: A blend of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2022 d'Yquem is a strong candidate for the title of wine of the vintage. Exhibiting a remarkably delicate, complex and energetic bouquet of rose, confit citrus, exotic fruits and orange marmalade, it's full-bodied, dense and deep with a pristine balance enhanced by a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and beautiful, gastronomic bitterness and dry extracts that segue to a long, ethereal, delicately perfumed and refined finish. Lorenzo Pasquini and his team have perfectly understood the vintage by privileging the third tries, fully exposed to Botrytis cinerea, in the blend, bringing density and precision along with an energetic and splendidly balanced interplay of bitterness and sweetness. Residual sugar levels reach 160 grams per liter, marking it as the second-highest since the iconic 1945 vintage.

Galloni über: Chateau d' Yquem 1er Cru Superieur

-- Galloni: The 2022 Yquem is a blend of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc with 160 g/L residual sugar and a total acidity of 5.39 g/L. It is the first certified organic vintage for the estate and has the lowest level of total sulphur ever: 234 g/L, high within the sphere of wine but comparatively low for Sauternes. The 2022 was aged for 24 months in new barrels that underwent slightly less drying than those used for red wines in order to retain some green tannins. Given the growing season, the 2022 Yquem has a surprisingly understated bouquet that demands coaxing. Scents of orange pith, passion fruit and quince are exquisitely defined, a hint of chamomile dancing around in the background. The palate is medium-bodied. Given the high level of residual sugar, what is surprising is that the 2022 does not seem a weighty or texturally unctuous Yquem, yet there is an intensity and concentration that is arresting. Vivid flavours of clementine, wild honey, quince and tangerine that effortlessly combine. The acidity almost nonchalantly counters the sensation of residual sugar, so it feels less than it actually is, the scintilla of salinity toward the finish tempting you back for more. This is a marvellous and quite cerebral Yquem for which patience is required.

Quarin über: Chateau d' Yquem 1er Cru Superieur

-- Quarin: Blassgelbe Farbe. Glänzend. Intensive, feine, fruchtige und subtile Nase. Komplexe Nuancen von weißen Früchten, exotischen Früchten, warmer Butter, Blumen, Apfel, Eisenkraut. Bleibt beim Schwenken des Glases sehr fein. Minutiöse Textur beim Eintritt in den Mund, die sich sofort zu einem luftigen Körper entwickelt. Ein feines Fett durchzieht den Gaumen. Der Wein entwickelt sich saftig, zart und gleichzeitig kraftvoll im letzten Drittel, mit einer nuancierten Rückkehr des Bratens. Am wichtigsten ist jedoch die starke Sapidität der Ausführung. Sie zeugt von der Geschicklichkeit dieses Jahrgangs, die durch die klimatischen Extreme hervorgerufenen Empfindungen zu mäßigen. Und das, obwohl es sich auf dem Papier um den Yquem mit dem höchsten Restzuckergehalt (160 g/l) seit 1945 handelt. Assemblage: 80 % Semillon, 20 % Sauvignon Blanc. Alkoholgehalt: 13°5 - pH-Wert: 3,9.

The Wine Palate über: Chateau d' Yquem 1er Cru Superieur

-- The Wine Palate: Powerful, Fragrant, Tropical Fruit, Honeyed, Ginger, White Blossoms, Full bodied, Refreshing Acidity, Subtle Oak, Viscous Texture, Mature. Composed of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2022 d'Yquem changes out of the glass with flamboyant notes of baked pineapple, fresh mango, candied ginger, and mandarin peel, followed by hints of jasmine tea, acacia honey, and chamomile blossoms. The rich, unctuous, totally decadent palate (160 grams per liter of residual sugar!) is beautifully balanced by a racy backbone, finishing incredibly long and viscous.

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