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Château d'Yquem Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1986
There is no other wine in the world like it, and there is no other luxury wine that can possibly justify its price as much as Yquem. The remarkable amount of painstaking labor necessary to produce the nectar known as Yquem is almost impossible to comprehend. This is a fascinating effort...the 1986 Yquem tastes reminiscent of the 1975, only more precocious, as well as more concentrated. Several highly respected Bordeaux negociants who are Yquem enthusiasts claim the 1986 Yquem is the greatest wine produced at the property since the legendary 1937. Its enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sauteed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots is breathtaking. Compellingly concentrated, the breadth as well as depth of flavor seemingly know no limits. This full-bodied, powerful, yet impeccably balanced Yquem should provide memorable drinking for 40-55 more years. Like the 1983, this is another winemaking tour de force. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Drew Summers 
Sales Northampton Wines
Alongside Foie Gras Ice Cream and Blue Cheese, because why not…
Alongside Foie Gras Ice Cream and Blue Cheese, because why not…
9.6Jack Goldenberg
Just amazing! Fruit, sweet, acid
Just amazing! Fruit, sweet, acid
9.7
Severn Goodwin
Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Pauleé Dinner; 26 January 2019 at The Cuckoo's Nest, Albany, NY
Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Pauleé Dinner; 26 January 2019 at The Cuckoo's Nest, Albany, NY
9.3
James Forsyth
A treat to taste the 86 d'Yquem. Treacle, spice, pineapple and apricot. It is rich and deep and deeply impressive. Served with fois gras at Lafayette, NYC.
A treat to taste the 86 d'Yquem. Treacle, spice, pineapple and apricot. It is rich and deep and deeply impressive. Served with fois gras at Lafayette, NYC.
9.6Alicia Cypress
Always a treat but I wonder if this was a rupee or warmer year. A bit more fruit in your face than I’ve had in the past.
Always a treat but I wonder if this was a rupee or warmer year. A bit more fruit in your face than I’ve had in the past.
9.0Mark Oldman
when in doubt, "'86 it" - 1986 Château d' #Yquem
when in doubt, "'86 it" - 1986 Château d' #Yquem
9.8
Ericsson
This is a wine lovers dream… It is very old, it is hedonistic, it is rare and simply put, a beautiful wine. The bottle was properly decanted and aerated for a couple of hours. The color is bright gold; initially, the nose is intense with an acrylic paint scent dominating. However the nose evolves into intense sexy notes of bees wax, honey, butter scotch, and mead wine that are just captivating; can keep smelling for hours on end. On the pallet it is more beautiful, if that is even possible, with preserved apricot, creme brûlée and an orange marmalade like acidity. It is very round, rich, sweet but never overdone. It flows on the pallet like the sweetest memory… And you just don’t want it to fade.
This is a wine lovers dream… It is very old, it is hedonistic, it is rare and simply put, a beautiful wine. The bottle was properly decanted and aerated for a couple of hours. The color is bright gold; initially, the nose is intense with an acrylic paint scent dominating. However the nose evolves into intense sexy notes of bees wax, honey, butter scotch, and mead wine that are just captivating; can keep smelling for hours on end. On the pallet it is more beautiful, if that is even possible, with preserved apricot, creme brûlée and an orange marmalade like acidity. It is very round, rich, sweet but never overdone. It flows on the pallet like the sweetest memory… And you just don’t want it to fade.
9.8
Yoon Ha
Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu
A tad more elegant than the '88. Not as showy, but more poise and articulation.
A tad more elegant than the '88. Not as showy, but more poise and articulation.
9.5
Christopher Bates
Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery
Amazingly pure, focused and bright.
Amazingly pure, focused and bright.
9.5
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