“1990: An extraordinary effort, Yquem's 1990 is a rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine. This wine also possesses lots of elegance and finesse. The wine's medium gold color is accompanied by an exceptionally sweet nose of honeyed tropical fruits, peaches, coconut, and apricots. High quality, subtle toasty oak is well-integrated. The wine is massive on the palate, with layers of intensely ripe botrytis-tinged, exceptionally sweet fruit. Surprisingly well-integrated acidity, and a seamless, full-bodied power and richness have created a wine of remarkable harmony and purity. Certainly it is one of the richest Yquems I have ever tasted, with 50-100 years of potential longevity. An awesome Yquem! Anticipated maturity: 2003-2050+.” 99 Points, Robert Parker
99 Points Robert Parker, 3L Magnum, truly one of a kind! A collector's piece that you will not find anywhere else.
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| Yquem can be drunk young, but may outlive your great-grandchildren, a wine, a sui generis with an unparalleled track record of triumphs dating back to the 19th century even the most adverse of vintages. The tendrils of Chateau d'Yquem are entwined with history, politics and literature, a wine that captures the imagination like no other. Whether you have a penchant for pourriture noble or whether you are a cannibal non compos mentus, Chateau d'Yquem is undoubtedly a wine that you must experience once in your life. |
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| Starters: Foie gras, mussel salad, oysters, lobster
Main course: Sole, Turbot, white meats and poultry |
