Château d'Yquem Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1988

Ratings on Delectable

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

’88, ‘89 and ‘90 are probably my favorite consecutive trio of Yquem vintages and 88 starts this trio in fine fashion, absolutely perfect tonight and infinitely aromatic in its layered, complex and intensely forward bouquet. The palate is wonderfully rich, silky, racy and viscous with the most perfect balance of primary and secondary character. Still so young! But in an incredible spot.

’88, ‘89 and ‘90 are probably my favorite consecutive trio of Yquem vintages and 88 starts this trio in fine fashion, absolutely perfect tonight and infinitely aromatic in its layered, complex and intensely forward bouquet. The palate is wonderfully rich, silky, racy and viscous with the most perfect balance of primary and secondary character. Still so young! But in an incredible spot.

9.7

Conrad Green Delectable Pro

Dark gold. Intense and tangy with gorgeous marzipan and honeyed fruit. Some age but great acidity and purity

Dark gold. Intense and tangy with gorgeous marzipan and honeyed fruit. Some age but great acidity and purity

9.7

David Langstaff Delectable Pro

Candied apricot smooth. Heavenly served with fois gras before the meal. Hard to beat

Candied apricot smooth. Heavenly served with fois gras before the meal. Hard to beat

9.4

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

Phenomenal

Phenomenal

9.7

Nick Apone Delectable Pro

1988

1988

9.6

Andrew Lampasone Delectable Pro

Owner Wine Watch Selections

A good amount of honey notes of coconut candied pineapple vanilla creme smooth and creamy still has wonderful freshness very well built still quite youthful

A good amount of honey notes of coconut candied pineapple vanilla creme smooth and creamy still has wonderful freshness very well built still quite youthful

9.3

Greg Gregory Delectable Pro

Two bottles. First lacked any acidity whatsoever. Second was better but for Chateau Yquem was very very disappointing.

Two bottles. First lacked any acidity whatsoever. Second was better but for Chateau Yquem was very very disappointing.

7.8

Yoon Ha Delectable Pro

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

Hard to desire more.

Hard to desire more.

9.8

Yianni Stone Delectable Pro

1.5L - wedding wine bias

1.5L - wedding wine bias

10

Connor McMahon Delectable Pro

Now THIS is a night cap! Amazing honeysuckle, caramel, and acid. The balance is near perfect

Now THIS is a night cap! Amazing honeysuckle, caramel, and acid. The balance is near perfect

9.6

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