Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes 2006

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

A monumental bottle of Sauternes despite a moderate level of residual sugar (122 grams per liter), the 2006 d’Yquem displays a singular, distinctive and elegant bouquet with aromas of thyme, sage, curry, baked pineapple and oregano. Full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, its rich and concentrated, with superb acidity on the mid-palate as well as freshness, tension and crystalline texture, concluding on an endless, ethereal finish with a racy bitterness. Simply stunning! 2023 – 2065 – 98 PTS, YOHAN CASTAING, ROBERTPARKER.COM (10/2023)

Bright, sweet, juicy, fresh, and vibrant, the wine leans to the orange fruit side of the style range with a cornucopia of ripe, and overripe candied mangos, apricots, tangerine, and pineapple. There is a wealth of sweet fruit along with bracing acidity that comes through in a discreet style. Drink from 2022-2060. – 96 PTS, JEFF LEVE, THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER (07/2022)

A blend of 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, with 122 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2006 Yquem is pale to medium gold in color. It is a little shy to begin, requiring a lot of swirling to bring out notes of baked apples, peach preserves, and dried mango, followed by suggestions of ginger cake, toasted almonds, and crme caramel. The palate has impressive tension and tightly wound layers of stone and tropical fruits, finishing with wonderful length and latent depth. It needs time! – 95 PTS, LISA PERROTTI-BROWN, THE WINE PALATE