Yquem 2001
Yquem 2001 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc (Sauternes, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with blue cheese, goat cheese, asparagus, roast chicken.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Guiraud 2009 Château Guiraud · Bordeaux | £706.00 | |||
| Yquem 1989 Château d'Yquem · Bordeaux | £512.00 | |||
| Yquem 2005 Château d'Yquem · Bordeaux | £512.00 | |||
| Yquem 2017 Château d'Yquem · Bordeaux | £501.00 |
The 2001 Château d’Yquem is undoubtedly one of the greatest Sauternes ever made and has near limitless potential longevity. It is kaleidoscopically complex and incredibly powerful, with simply staggering balance, precision and detail. On the nose it is utterly beguiling, offering intricate layers of honeyed stone fruits, citrus peel, almond paste, crème brûlée, toasted nuts and liquidised stones. The palate achieves levels of richness and intensity very rarely possible, with laserlike acidity providing remarkable levity and drive through to the brilliantly long, multi-layered finish. Once tried, the 2001 is never forgotten.