Château d' Yquem Sauternes 1986
$599.99
$399.99
Robert Parker - 98 points
"With greater evidence of botrytis than the colossal 1983, but less power and alcohol, the 1986 d'Yquem tastes reminiscent of the 1975, only more precocious. Several highly respected Bordeaux negociants who are d'Yquem enthusiasts had claimed the 1986 d'Yquem was the greatest wine produced at the property since the legendary 1937. However, after the release of the 1988 they concluded that the 1988 surpassed even the 1986. The 1986's enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sauteed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots is breathtaking. Compellingly concentrated, its breadth as well as depth of flavor seemingly know no limits. This full-bodied, powerful, yet impeccably elegant d'Yquem should provide memorable drinking for 40-55 more years. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2040."
Winemaker Note - "Lovely golden color with silver highlights. Nose of a mature wine with spicy, resinous notes. Dried fem, candied fruit, quince cheese, dried fig, and bitter almond aromas are released after swirling in the glass, followed by a bouquet of citrus fruit and lemon balm as wonderful a potpourri of fragrances as one would hope to find in such a mature wine. Perfect balance on the palate with an extremely soft, elegant taste. Candied fruit and caramel flavors."
Region: Bordeaux, France
Grape(s): Sauternes Blend
"With greater evidence of botrytis than the colossal 1983, but less power and alcohol, the 1986 d'Yquem tastes reminiscent of the 1975, only more precocious. Several highly respected Bordeaux negociants who are d'Yquem enthusiasts had claimed the 1986 d'Yquem was the greatest wine produced at the property since the legendary 1937. However, after the release of the 1988 they concluded that the 1988 surpassed even the 1986. The 1986's enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sauteed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots is breathtaking. Compellingly concentrated, its breadth as well as depth of flavor seemingly know no limits. This full-bodied, powerful, yet impeccably elegant d'Yquem should provide memorable drinking for 40-55 more years. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2040."
Winemaker Note - "Lovely golden color with silver highlights. Nose of a mature wine with spicy, resinous notes. Dried fem, candied fruit, quince cheese, dried fig, and bitter almond aromas are released after swirling in the glass, followed by a bouquet of citrus fruit and lemon balm as wonderful a potpourri of fragrances as one would hope to find in such a mature wine. Perfect balance on the palate with an extremely soft, elegant taste. Candied fruit and caramel flavors."
Region: Bordeaux, France
Grape(s): Sauternes Blend
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