A UNIQUE RANGE OF NINETEENTH-CENTURY YQUEM FROM PRIVATE CELLARS
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Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1847
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Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1847
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé. Château-bottled
Recorked at the Château on 22 June 1993. A certificate from Château d'Yquem verifying the recorking date is available with the bottle. Very good appearance
The most renowned vintage between 1811 and 1921
Tasting note: Deep old amber with apple-green rim; rich, raisiny bouquet, amazing power, vanilla-scented peaches and cream; still sweet, full-bodied, positively thick, very intense, concentrated, great length. One of the greatest wines ever tasted. ***** (M.B. GVWB II)
1 bottle per lot
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé. Château-bottled
Recorked at the Château on 22 June 1993. A certificate from Château d'Yquem verifying the recorking date is available with the bottle. Very good appearance
The most renowned vintage between 1811 and 1921
Tasting note: Deep old amber with apple-green rim; rich, raisiny bouquet, amazing power, vanilla-scented peaches and cream; still sweet, full-bodied, positively thick, very intense, concentrated, great length. One of the greatest wines ever tasted. ***** (M.B. GVWB II)
1 bottle per lot
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