2005 Chateau D'yquem Sauternes

2005 Chateau D'yquem Sauternes

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Product Information

France > Bordeaux > Sauternes

Rating
97 Pts Wine Spectator

Color
White

Size
750 mL

ABV
14.2%

Closure Type
Cork

Vintage
2005

Varietal(s)
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Organic

BioDynamic

Collectable

Kosher

Sparkling

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

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Wine Spectator:

"This has a deliciously pure feel, with juicy, inviting green plum, ginger, heather, creamed pineapple and Jonagold apple flavors all melded together and gliding through the lengthy finish, which echoes with lilting flowers and dried citrus notes. Best from 2015 through 2045. 12,000 cases made. - JM"

The Wine Advocate:

"Tasted at the property 12 months on from my last visit, my note for the Château d'Yquem 2005 is almost exactly the same. I feel that there is still just a little new oak to be resolved on the nose. But the palate is extremely well balanced, perhaps just a little nuttier than I remember from 12 months ago, with hints of white chocolate and crème brûlée just appearing on the finish. This needs another decade, but it is a very serious Yquem in the making. Tasted April 2015."

Product Description:

"Floral, lemon, apple and cream with dried pineapple and apricot. Full-bodied, but very focused and refined. It starts slowly and then, wham! It goes on and on. Spicy, dried fruits and spices. Full-bodied, medium-sweet. So long and exciting. It is very close to 2001. We will see."

"Also scored 95 to 98 Points from Robert Parker with no tasting notes."