Order wine : Château d'Yquem 1988
Sauternes - First Grand Cru Rated
96/100 Parker
Maturity: 2016 - 2046
By Neal Martin in 2016: "The 1988 Yquem Castle has long been the favorite of insiders, unlike those of 1989 and 1990, even though all three ultimately form a brilliant triumvirate at the end of the decade. Tasted from half a bottle, it shone with a slightly brownish amber hue. The bouquet is exactly like the one I encountered with the previous bottles, with scents of marmalade, tangerine, burnt honey and citrus, perhaps a little more waxy and resinous than I remember. The palate is medium-bodied with impressive weight, viscous as one might expect, but not as flamboyant as the 1989 or as unctuous as the 1990. It is beautifully balanced with notes of apricot, white chocolate and orange peel towards the harmonious, taut finish."
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 96/100 |
| Recoverable VAT | No |
| Colour | Sweet |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 1988 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Sauternes |
| Level | Base Neck |
| Label | Slightly stained |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| 1855 Rankings | Premier Cru Superieur (Sauternes) |
| Maturity | Mature wines |
| Châteaux bordeaux | Château Yquem |
| Prix | More than €150 |
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