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A FINE SELECTION OF YQUEM FROM A SWISS PRIVATE CELLAR INCLUDING THE RARE 1921 VINTAGE
All lots are offered in original cases unless mentioned otherwise
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1921
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Offered in a carton. Slightly corroded capsule. Very bin-soiled and slightly eaten label. Level into neck. Beautiful colour
Tasting note: A colossus. Perhaps the richest Yquem of all time, certainly since the towering 1847. Do not be put off the dark colour. This is correct. Most recently, probably the best ever. Old Yquem always looks its richest in a decanter, this time a 'ruddy' old gold, deep with brush of brown, almost red highlights and open apple-green rim; its bouquet both easy and, in truth, difficult and unplumbable depth; medium-sweet, drying out a little after 85 years, gloriously rich, intense and persistent flavour, perfect sustaining acidity and lingering aftertaste. Sheer perfection. Last tasted April 2006 ****** (6 stars)
1 bottle per lot
All lots are offered in original cases unless mentioned otherwise
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1921
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Offered in a carton. Slightly corroded capsule. Very bin-soiled and slightly eaten label. Level into neck. Beautiful colour
Tasting note: A colossus. Perhaps the richest Yquem of all time, certainly since the towering 1847. Do not be put off the dark colour. This is correct. Most recently, probably the best ever. Old Yquem always looks its richest in a decanter, this time a 'ruddy' old gold, deep with brush of brown, almost red highlights and open apple-green rim; its bouquet both easy and, in truth, difficult and unplumbable depth; medium-sweet, drying out a little after 85 years, gloriously rich, intense and persistent flavour, perfect sustaining acidity and lingering aftertaste. Sheer perfection. Last tasted April 2006 ****** (6 stars)
1 bottle per lot