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A RARE YQUEM 1871
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1871
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Offered in a carton. Reconditonned in 1989. Good appearance. Level top-shoulder
Tasting note: Picking commenced on 26 September. First tasted in 1985: château bottled, dark tawny, rich though somewhat sharp bouquet, old, deephoney, held well; sweet assertive, pasty flavour, backbone of acidity. Next, level upper-shoulder: an attractive amber-coloured, rich, toasty-nosed, sweet, powerful, concentrated wine. **** M.B. (Feb 1988)
1 bottle per lot
Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1871
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Offered in a carton. Reconditonned in 1989. Good appearance. Level top-shoulder
Tasting note: Picking commenced on 26 September. First tasted in 1985: château bottled, dark tawny, rich though somewhat sharp bouquet, old, deephoney, held well; sweet assertive, pasty flavour, backbone of acidity. Next, level upper-shoulder: an attractive amber-coloured, rich, toasty-nosed, sweet, powerful, concentrated wine. **** M.B. (Feb 1988)
1 bottle per lot