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Château d'Yquem 1961
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Technical sheet
| Type Of Wine: | sweet wine |
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| Vintage: | 1961
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| Appellation: | Sauternes (Bordeaux, France) |
| Winery: | Château d'Yquem |
| Volume: | 75cl |
| Grapes: | Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
Description of Château d'Yquem 1961
Château d'Yquem 1961 (Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc)
TASTING NOTES:
- View: Château d'Yquem 1961 has a copper color
- Nose: Floral, caramel notes of dried apricots and oranges, candied walnuts, creme brulee, citrus, honey, orange peel, toasted coconut, and a whiff of fish sauce.
- Mouth: The flavors are surprisingly fresh, vibrant and youthful with orange marmalade, honey and citrus.
GRAPES: 80% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon
CELLAR: Château d'Yquem
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The Winery
Château d'Yquem
Within a few things may be international wine critics agree so as to qualify for the prestigious Château d'Yquem in a separate category. Who does not know the Chateau d'Yquem? Probably, and with the Domaine de la Romanee Conti, the world's most prestigious winery, and a tradition of several centuries.
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Xtrawine UKChateau D'Yquem Sauternes Premier Grand Cru 2002
In the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, Château d'Yquem was the only Sauternes given this rating, indicating its perceived superiority and higher prices over all other wines of its type. Yquem's success stems largely from the site's susceptibility to attack by "noble rot" (Botrytis cinerea).
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The first impression of Chateau d'Yquem on the palate is always very silky, and often sumptuous. It then fills out, "coating the palate". This fine wine has a strong, but never overbearing character, with great elegance and poise. It always mantains a balance between sugar and acidity (sweetness and freshness). A touch of bitterness can also contribute to the overall harmony. Chateau d'Yquem aftertaste is legendary, and it tells another story, which lasts and lasts...