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Yquem Half 1995

375 ml Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux, France 1995

Yquem Half 1995 is a luscious, medium-bodied white from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc (Sauternes, France), in the sweet and dessert wines style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with blue cheese, goat cheese, asparagus, fruit dessert. Cheapest offer £190.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
5 / 5
luscious
Sémillon + Sauvignon Blanc prior · merchant: sweet wine
body
3 / 5
medium
Sémillon + Sauvignon Blanc prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Sémillon + Sauvignon Blanc prior · merchant: crisp acidity
oak
2 / 5
little
Sémillon + Sauvignon Blanc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Sweet and dessert wines
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Colour
White
inferred from Sauternes
Origin
Sauternes · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Sauternes
Grapes
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
inferred from Sauternes
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
after dinner · christmas · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Sémillon
Typical aromas: lemon, lanolin, wax, green apple. Serve at 7–10 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

Château d`Yquem stands as a legendary estate in the Bordeaux region of Sauternes, renowned for producing one of the world`s most sought-after and prestigious sweet wines. Situated atop the rolling hills of Sauternes, the estate benefits from its unique microclimate, where morning mists and sunny afternoons create ideal conditions for the development of noble rot. The 1995 Château d`Yquem is known for its opulence, complexity, and long aging potential. Expect honeyed sweetness, vibrant acidity, and layers of flavours ranging from ripe tropical fruits to exotic spices.

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