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Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1871
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Lot 321 recorked believed in 1991. New Château capsule and label. Level just below mid-shoulder. Attractive medium amber colour. Lot 322 recorked in 1990. Level mid/upper-shoulder. Medium-deep amber colour
Tasting Note: Picking commenced on 26 September. First tasted in 1985: château-bottled, dark, tawny; rich though somewhat sharp bouquet, old, 'deep honey', held well; sweet, assertive, pasty flavour, backbone of acidity. Next, level upper shoulder: an attractive amber-coloured, rich, toasty-nosed, sweet, powerful, concentrated wine at Bud Moon's Yquem tasting. Last noted Feb 1988. At best **** M.B.
1 half-bottle per lot
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Lot 321 recorked believed in 1991. New Château capsule and label. Level just below mid-shoulder. Attractive medium amber colour. Lot 322 recorked in 1990. Level mid/upper-shoulder. Medium-deep amber colour
Tasting Note: Picking commenced on 26 September. First tasted in 1985: château-bottled, dark, tawny; rich though somewhat sharp bouquet, old, 'deep honey', held well; sweet, assertive, pasty flavour, backbone of acidity. Next, level upper shoulder: an attractive amber-coloured, rich, toasty-nosed, sweet, powerful, concentrated wine at Bud Moon's Yquem tasting. Last noted Feb 1988. At best **** M.B.
1 half-bottle per lot
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