Description:
Chateaud'Yquem1975
Sauternes, 1er Cru Superieur
u: bottom neck, oxidation, wrinkling and staining to capsule, scraping, fading to label, bin soil, evidence of old seepage
"The 1975 Château d'Yquem stands as one of the towering successes of that decade and at 40 years of age, it shows no signs of losing any of its prowess. This bottle represented one of the best that I have encountered. Iridescent in color, the bouquet soars from the glass, a pyrotechnic display of quince, Clementine, honey and a touch of aszu, lending it a slight Tokaji-like personality. It is beautifully defined and intense. The palate is pure and detailed with a killer line of acidity, vibrant honeyed fruit and a mellifluous finish that is now fully expressive. It vies with the imperious 1971 as the greatest Yquem of that era. This is simply magnificent." N. Martin for TWA, 98 pts. 06/15
1 bottle
Estimate $400-600
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Director of Fine Wines
Managing Director of Skinner Galleries
508-970-3296
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