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Chateau d'Yquem 2005

White Wine
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Item# 1696C-05/12PK

Product Ratings

James Suckling 95pt
Vinous Media 96pt
Wine Enthusiast 97pt
Wine Spectator 97pt
Wine Advocate 97pt

Tasting notes

Lovely, brilliant, golden-yellow colour.

Concentrated nose of apricot compote, dried fruit, and figs with vanilla and floral (jasmine and acasia blossom) aromas. The bouquet opens up after swirling in the glass to reveal extremely fresh citrus zest overtones that emphasise the wine's subtle refinement.

2005 Yquem starts out deliciously suave and caressing on the palate, with perfect balance. The fresh acidity and elegance complement the wine's restrained power, giving in incredible class.

There are strong flavours of gingerbread, orange nonette cakes, and liquorice followed by a gorgeous and acid tang that underpins the wine's beautiful, long aftertaste on a par with the chateau's most illustrious vintages. The tremendously varied and complex flavours all seem to vibrate on the same wavelenght, melting into a subtle whole.

Vintage

A look at winemaking and weather conditions in 2005, comparing them to the great vintages of the past, confirms that this is indeed an outstanding year.