Lee Pitofsky
’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.
9.7Conrad Green
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
9.7David Langstaff
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
9.4Lee Pitofsky
Phenomenal
Phenomenal
9.7Nick Apone
1988
1988
9.6Andrew Lampasone
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
9.3Greg Gregory
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.
7.8Yoon Ha
Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu
Hard to desire more.
Hard to desire more.
9.8Yianni Stone
1.5L - wedding wine bias
1.5L - wedding wine bias
10Connor McMahon
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
9.6Location
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