Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1967

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Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1967
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Good appearance. Levels just below top-shoulder
Tasting note: Based solely on the strength of what is unquestionably a great Yquem, many have concluded that 1967 was a superb vintage for Sauternes. The truth is that 1967 was a very good but irregular vintage. As for Yquem, it is close to perfection. Medium amber/golden with a full intensity bouquet of vanillin spice, honey, ripe pineapples, and coconut, this intense, very ripe, unctuous Yquem has layers of sweet, opulent fruit, excellent balance, and a hefty, powerful finish. Almost too big and rich to be served with food, this wine should be drunk alone as a dessert. From the point of view of this wine's evolution, it has hardly budged in the last six years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2035. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition # B1 (Jan 1998)
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