Chateau Yquem 1er Cru Superieur (fruchtsüß) 2018

2: Sauvignon blanc 85%, Semillon 15%

5: weiß, süss; 13,5% Vol.; Trinkreife: 2024–2082; Verpackt in: 6er OHK

9: leicht süss; exotisch & aromatisch; mineralisch

3: Lobenberg: 100/100; Parker: 98/100; Decanter: 97/100

6: Frankreich, Bordeaux, Sauternes

7: Allergene: Sulfite, Abfüllerinformation
Abfüller / Importeur: Yquem, , 33210 Sauternes, FRANKREICH

Parker über: Chateau Yquem 1er Cru Superieur (fruchtsüß)

-- Parker: The 2018 d'Yquem is all lime cordial, grapefruit oil and mandarin peel to begin. With a little coaxing, the fireworks really begin, letting off a whole array of honeysuckle, candied ginger, dried pineapple, lemon pastilles, chalk dust and sea spray scents, followed by a savory undercurrent of shaved almonds, allspice and baking bread. The palate is an exercise in polish and poise, featuring the most gorgeously creamy texture and bright, sparkling freshness, framing all the densely laden tropical and citrus fruit layers, finishing with a powerful BANG of profound floral and spice perfume. It is wonderfully sweet, yes, but that—paradoxically for a 'sweet wine'—is almost beside the point. 98/100

Decanter über: Chateau Yquem 1er Cru Superieur (fruchtsüß)

-- Decanter: Average temperatures 2.7°C over average, combined with 20% of the normal rainfall from mid August to the end of July made makes this a naturally rich, low-yielding vintage (40% less than average, not helped by a hail storm in July), with a gloriously gourmet 145g/ha residual sugar, and a pH level of 3.95. As ever with Yquem, patience was the key, taking in the grapes slowly but surely over 17 days harvest that extended well into October. The results in the glass are intense and glossy, full of satin-textured apricot and white peach flavours. There are exotic fruits of pineapple and mango but winemaker Sandrine Garbay has kept a focus on fresher flavours of lime zest and citrus that balance out the natural richness and concentration. Pretty closed right now, but there is power and balance here, an excellent Yquem. 97/100

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