1996 Yquem Bordeaux Blend - France - Bordeaux - Sauternes - White - Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Superieur

honey and strong floral notes honey suckle

Wow. Where to begin. Even on the initial pour the aromas are shocking. It is difficult to describe, besides being Yquem. Notes of caramel and egg custard, the muskiness of Yquem, hints of caramelized sugar. On the palate, dried tropical fruit, brown sugar, caramel, and an immense sweetness that is perfectly counterbalanced by the (somehow) intense acidity. The mouthfeel isn't quite as round as the '95, and this one feels a little more angular. The finish goes on to eternity.

Pineapple and honey on the nose, not paricularly unctuous but racy and charming none the less.

Vibrant gold colour. Dense fruity nose with apricot, vanilla and marzipan. Viscous, sweet succulent palate perfectly balanced by the lively acidity. Excellent botrytis flavours that develop for minutes in the mouth: intense sweet apricot, barley sugar and golden syrup. A lovely spicyness at the back of the throat. Incredibly long lingering honeyed flavour in the finish.

Strong core of peaches and berries, with a butter/vanilla nose. Light finish, could age more.

Great with New Years dessert french cream pastry.

Medium gold colored wine with a bright very aromatic bouquet of apricot, stone, vanilla spice, and honey. Nicely viscous with excellent balancing acidity. Not as sweet or as powerful as more vaunted vintages of Yquem but still deft and elegant with lasting flavors. A dinner Yquem.