Chateau d’Yquem (1ºCru A) 1997. A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned Sauternes estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2055. Note: Yquem spends 42 months in 100% new oak. No cask tasting is permitted, and the wine is not released until 5 years after the vintage. For example, the 1998 will be released some time in 2003; the 2001 will not be released until 2006. Wine Advocate # 146 - Apr 2003 - Robert Parker
Vintage: 1997 Robert Parker rate: 96 Color: White key words: Yquem, d' Yquem, Yquem 1997, d' Yquem 1997, Chateau Yquem, Chateau Yquem 1997
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