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Château d'Yquem Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1989
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Dr. Owen Bargreen 
The 1989 Chateau D’Yquem is a stunning showing at more than 30 years of age. While this is obviously showing some signs of age, the bright acidity of the wine shows that this still has many years to go. Nutmeg, butterscotch, Meyer lemon creme brûlée and toffee aromas fill the glass and entice the senses. The palate shows serious weight and tension leading to toffee infused bananas foster, kumquat zest and roasted pineapple creme brûlée flavors that meld together in harmony. Complex and insanely delicious this wine is near perfection in the bottle. The finish to this wine is truly astounding and lasts for more than one minute. While it is gorgeous now, this will continue to evolve for the next decade or more. Drink 2020-2035- 99
The 1989 Chateau D’Yquem is a stunning showing at more than 30 years of age. While this is obviously showing some signs of age, the bright acidity of the wine shows that this still has many years to go. Nutmeg, butterscotch, Meyer lemon creme brûlée and toffee aromas fill the glass and entice the senses. The palate shows serious weight and tension leading to toffee infused bananas foster, kumquat zest and roasted pineapple creme brûlée flavors that meld together in harmony. Complex and insanely delicious this wine is near perfection in the bottle. The finish to this wine is truly astounding and lasts for more than one minute. While it is gorgeous now, this will continue to evolve for the next decade or more. Drink 2020-2035- 99
9.9
Mike Saviage
Orange gold, like motor oil in the glass. Sweet exotic nose. Notes of apricot, ripe pit fruit, and spice. Very rich in the mouth but lacks the desired acidity to make this a great d'Yquem.
Orange gold, like motor oil in the glass. Sweet exotic nose. Notes of apricot, ripe pit fruit, and spice. Very rich in the mouth but lacks the desired acidity to make this a great d'Yquem.
9.3Mike Saviage
Deep gold color. Tropical nose of ripe apricots, lemon pie and creme brûlée. More fruit than structure. Very ripe year. Nice finish.
Deep gold color. Tropical nose of ripe apricots, lemon pie and creme brûlée. More fruit than structure. Very ripe year. Nice finish.
9.4
Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Half bottle. Showing beautifully
Half bottle. Showing beautifully
9.4
Yoon Ha
Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu
In a super stage right now balancing refinement and power.
In a super stage right now balancing refinement and power.
9.7
Scott Barber
Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley
Great vintage in a great place now.
Great vintage in a great place now.
9.7Vivek Surti
Marketing Director Nashville Wine Auction
It's like perfection in a glass
It's like perfection in a glass
10
Scott T
VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's
This is Pro. Level 10. Black Diamond. Cat 1. So young...very sexy
This is Pro. Level 10. Black Diamond. Cat 1. So young...very sexy
9.9Scott Claffee
Pure joy, as always.
Pure joy, as always.
9.8Erich Broksas
Early Mountain Vineyards
Wow. 1989.
Wow. 1989.
9.3
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