La Place de Bordeaux Autumn Offers: 2021 'Y' de Yquem £360 per 3
Today's release of 2021 'Y' de Château d'Yquem on to the Bordeaux Place is worth noting as this was a superb vintage for white wines from this region. Yquem has a claim to be the greatest white wine producing châteaux in Bordeaux, for both sweet and dry wines, and the 2021 'Y' (pronounced 'Ygrec', as per the letter of the alphabet in French) receives an excellent score of 97 points from James Suckling.
A blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon, the richness, intensity and elegant texture of this wine defy description and need to be experienced to fully appreciate it. Availability is extremely limited, so please let us know straight away if you would like to order.
Offered en primeur, available spring 2024.
| WHITE | 2021 | Château d'Yquem - Y' d'Yquem | 75cl | £720 per case of 6 | Château d'Yquem Y' d'Yquem 2021 / / 75cl £720 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"Lime and spicy pear with crushed stone. Kumquats. Smoke and iron. Kiwi. Full and rounded with bitter pear and steel. Dried limes. Unique minerality. Bright acidity. Touch of sweetness at the end that makes it fascinating. 65% sauvignon blanc and 35% semillon. September release. Drink or hold. 97 points" jamessuckling.com |
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