Above 1 magnum, 6 bottles and 6 half-bottles per lot
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CHATEAU D'YQUEM 2001: A MORE THAN PERFECT WINE
Combine a perfect vintage for Sauternes with the world's greatest maker of sweet wine and you have a wine that exceeds our scoring system. Many critics lamented the 100 point ceiling after tasting this wine and wished they could rate it higher. Chateau d'Yquem, the one and only Superior First Classified Growth, produced only 50 of their normal volume in 2001, causing prices to skyrocket.
This lot represents 2001 in a variety of formats for the highly discerning collector. There will be no better way to catalogue the aging effect of this incredible wine. This may prove to be not only the wine of our lifetime, but the wine of our children's lifetime, as well.
AC
Château d'Yquem
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
--Vintage 2001magnum (1)
--Vintage 2001(6)
--Vintage 2001half (6)
"There are 10,000 cases of this perfect sweet white Bordeaux. The 2001 Yquem reveals a hint of green in its light gold color. While somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing, it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee, and buttered nut-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing acidity as well as massive concentration and unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and given laser-like focus by refreshing acidity. This large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set to take its place among the most legendary vintages of the past, and will age effortlessly for 75+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2100+." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #158 (April 2005)
Above 1 magnum, 6 bottles and 6 half-bottles per lot
Combine a perfect vintage for Sauternes with the world's greatest maker of sweet wine and you have a wine that exceeds our scoring system. Many critics lamented the 100 point ceiling after tasting this wine and wished they could rate it higher. Chateau d'Yquem, the one and only Superior First Classified Growth, produced only 50 of their normal volume in 2001, causing prices to skyrocket.
This lot represents 2001 in a variety of formats for the highly discerning collector. There will be no better way to catalogue the aging effect of this incredible wine. This may prove to be not only the wine of our lifetime, but the wine of our children's lifetime, as well.
AC
Château d'Yquem
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
--Vintage 2001magnum (1)
--Vintage 2001(6)
--Vintage 2001half (6)
"There are 10,000 cases of this perfect sweet white Bordeaux. The 2001 Yquem reveals a hint of green in its light gold color. While somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing, it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee, and buttered nut-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing acidity as well as massive concentration and unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and given laser-like focus by refreshing acidity. This large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set to take its place among the most legendary vintages of the past, and will age effortlessly for 75+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2100+." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #158 (April 2005)
Above 1 magnum, 6 bottles and 6 half-bottles per lot