12 bottles per lot
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A RARE FULL CASE OF YQUEM 1975
Lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD)
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1975
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Very good appearance. Levels base of neck or better
In original wooden case
Tasting note: The 1975 may turn out to be the greatest of the modern-day Yquems. When fully mature in another 25-30 years, it may rival the extraordinary 1937 and 1921. This wine continues to evolve at a stubbornly slow pace. It is far more backward than recent vintages such as 1983 and 1986. Nevertheless, it is awesomely concentrated, has perfect balance, and displays the tell tale Yquem aromas of vanillin oak, tropical fruit, pineapples, honeyed peaches, and grilled almonds. There is exceptionally crisp acidity that pulls all of the massive extract into precise focus. This is a wine of astonishing power and finesse, with a finish that must be tasted to be believed. It is a monumental effort that may well justify a perfect score in another decade. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2060. Last tasted, 1/91.
Robert Parker. Bordeaux Book 3rd Edition (1998)
12 bottles per lot
Lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD)
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1975
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Very good appearance. Levels base of neck or better
In original wooden case
Tasting note: The 1975 may turn out to be the greatest of the modern-day Yquems. When fully mature in another 25-30 years, it may rival the extraordinary 1937 and 1921. This wine continues to evolve at a stubbornly slow pace. It is far more backward than recent vintages such as 1983 and 1986. Nevertheless, it is awesomely concentrated, has perfect balance, and displays the tell tale Yquem aromas of vanillin oak, tropical fruit, pineapples, honeyed peaches, and grilled almonds. There is exceptionally crisp acidity that pulls all of the massive extract into precise focus. This is a wine of astonishing power and finesse, with a finish that must be tasted to be believed. It is a monumental effort that may well justify a perfect score in another decade. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2060. Last tasted, 1/91.
Robert Parker. Bordeaux Book 3rd Edition (1998)
12 bottles per lot
Special notice
Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.