Chateau D'yquem - Sauternes 2008 (750ml)
Price: $499.99
| Producer | Chateau D'yquem |
| Country | France |
| Varietal | Dessert Wine |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Sku | 34904 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 99.00% |
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The Château d'Yquem 2008 is a highly-regarded Sauternes, praised for its balanced complexity, with professional critics scoring it around 96 points. Reviewers note a beautiful bouquet of honey, apricot, and orange blossom, with a palate that balances opulent sweetness with a bright acidity and minerality. While not as powerful as some other vintages, it is considered a superb wine that is drinkable now but still has excellent aging potential.
Aroma and flavor profile
Aromas: Honey, apricot, poached pear, orange blossom, lime flower, and hints of quince. Some vintages also show tropical fruit notes like mango and pineapple, along with floral and spicy elements.
Flavors: On the palate, the wine exhibits lush notes of peach, mango, green fig, and clementine, with a rich honey character and a distinct mineral edge. It has a complex flavor profile that can include notes of candied apricot and marmalade.
Texture and finish: The wine is described as having a harmonious, full-bodied, and persistent finish. Its texture is often noted as being both rich and light, with a fresh acidity that balances the sweetness.
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