Dr. Owen Bargreen
The 1980 vintage in Sauternes was challenging to say the least but Chateau D’Yquem has crafted one of the shining stars of the vintage. Aromatically quite expressive, the Sauternes takes the lead with candied ginger, lychee, apricot and shades of bananas foster that all sing in unison. The palate comes off with an unusual combination of sweet and sour tones, with a strong vein of salinity that races through the core of quince, sour apricot, vanilla creme brûlée and roasted pineapple flavors. Texturally elegant, this is far less on the unctuous side of D’Yquem, but has a beautiful feeling of refinement, freshness and elegance. Still humming at the forty year mark, the 1980 D’Yquem will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another five to ten years. Drink 2020-2027- 94
The 1980 vintage in Sauternes was challenging to say the least but Chateau D’Yquem has crafted one of the shining stars of the vintage. Aromatically quite expressive, the Sauternes takes the lead with candied ginger, lychee, apricot and shades of bananas foster that all sing in unison. The palate comes off with an unusual combination of sweet and sour tones, with a strong vein of salinity that races through the core of quince, sour apricot, vanilla creme brûlée and roasted pineapple flavors. Texturally elegant, this is far less on the unctuous side of D’Yquem, but has a beautiful feeling of refinement, freshness and elegance. Still humming at the forty year mark, the 1980 D’Yquem will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another five to ten years. Drink 2020-2027- 94
9.4Marty Winters
This is reeeeeeealy good.
This is reeeeeeealy good.
9.5Zachary Sussman
Wine writer PUNCH
Are you kidding?
Are you kidding?
9.1Lucila Pescarmona
Winemaker Lagarde Wines
Amazing
Amazing
8.6Sylvain Rhainds
1980
1980
9.4Beverly Bernstein
Christmas dessert... What a special wine !
Christmas dessert... What a special wine !
9.1David Langstaff
Whats not to like about a 35 year Yquem? A little thin. Honey and a little lemony. Gets a little faded toast at the end. But ... Works for me!
Whats not to like about a 35 year Yquem? A little thin. Honey and a little lemony. Gets a little faded toast at the end. But ... Works for me!
9.0Chris Langstaff
1980 chateau D'Yquem
1980 chateau D'Yquem
9.4Meredith Langstaff
Honey. Very nice. A little thinner than typical Sauternes.
Honey. Very nice. A little thinner than typical Sauternes.
8.0Karen Wong
golden drops :)
golden drops :)
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