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1996 Chateau D'yquem Haf BottleBlend from France

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"Compared with the flamboyant aromatics of the 1997, Yquem's 1996 plays it closer to the vest, although there is a lot going on. Light gold with a tight but promising nose of r...

  • 96 Wine Spectator
  • 95 Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 95 Neal Martin - Wine Journal
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Please note, this product is a 375 mL bottle.

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Ratings:

96

"This leans toward the tropical side, with mango and guava notes out front, while maple, date, blood orange and citrus oil flavors fill in behind. The finish kicks into another gear, taking off with honeysuckle, orange blossom and frangipane accents. Has almost unbridled power today, while maintaining serious cut. A very impressive showing in a rather overlooked vintage.—Non-blind Yquem vertical (July 2014). Drink now through 2035."

95 Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Compared with the flamboyant aromatics of the 1997, Yquem's 1996 plays it closer to the vest, although there is a lot going on. Light gold with a tight but promising nose of roasted hazelnuts intermixed with creme brulee, vanilla beans, honey, orange marmalade, and peaches, this medium to full-bodied offering reveals loads of power in its restrained, measured personality. There is admirable acidity, weight, texture, and purity in this impeccably made Yquem. However, patience will be a virtue. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2060."

95 Neal Martin - Wine Journal

"Tasted single blind at Farr’s 2005 dinner in Hong Kong. It is a while since I last tasted this vintage. Like before, the nose is tightly coiled and demands coaxing from the glass, but eventually it yields and offers a lovely bouquet of wild honey, honeysuckle, lemon curd and barleysugar. The palate is more tensile then I remember on the entry, with a keen thread of acidity and notes of mandarin, Seville orange, tinned apricot and honey, hints of almond sprinkled over the finish. It does not quite have the complexity of a top flight Yquem, but it is still a great Sauternes for long-term consideration. Tasted November 2011."

Product Description:

"Compared with the flamboyant aromatics of the 1997, Yquem's 1996 plays it closer to the vest, although there is a lot going on. Light gold with a tight but promising nose of roasted hazelnuts intermixed with creme brulee, vanilla beans, honey, orange marmalade, and peaches, this medium to full-bodied offering reveals loads of power in its restrained, measured personality. There is admirable acidity, weight, texture, and purity in this impeccably made Yquem. However, patience will be a virtue. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2060."

Product Detail

Item # 16827
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-Region Sauternes
Ratings

96 - Wine Spectator

95 - Robert Parker - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

95 - Neal Martin - Wine Journal

Vintage 1996
Color White
ABV 14.0%
Varietal(s) Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Size 375mL
Closure Cork
Features Dessert
Taste fig, lemon, pear, saffron, grass, bell pepper, gooseberry, grapefruit, lime, melon, citrus, mineral and flint
Nose apricot, quince, honey, pineapple, cream, apple, pear, kiwi, citrus, stone, grapefruit and melon