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Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1896
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé Recorked at the Château in 1990. New Château capsule. Slightly bin-soiled and torn label. Deep amber colour. Level just below top-shoulder
Tasting Note: Three notes: showing magnificently well, with my top marks at the Yquem/Schloss Johannisberg tasting in 1984, its richness verging on unctuous. Not quite blemish free at the Rodenstock marathon in 1998, more ethereal despite its richness, very good acidity and dry finish. Most recently, an odd bottle, pale amber; bouquet of old apricots and honey; pure caramel flavour, excellent acidity. I don't know where this came from. Last noted Jan 2000. At best ***** M.B.
1 bottle per lot
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé Recorked at the Château in 1990. New Château capsule. Slightly bin-soiled and torn label. Deep amber colour. Level just below top-shoulder
Tasting Note: Three notes: showing magnificently well, with my top marks at the Yquem/Schloss Johannisberg tasting in 1984, its richness verging on unctuous. Not quite blemish free at the Rodenstock marathon in 1998, more ethereal despite its richness, very good acidity and dry finish. Most recently, an odd bottle, pale amber; bouquet of old apricots and honey; pure caramel flavour, excellent acidity. I don't know where this came from. Last noted Jan 2000. At best ***** M.B.
1 bottle per lot
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