Château d'Yquem Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1997 (375ml)

$169

A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned Sauternes estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2055. Robert Parker

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Ratings on Delectable

David Langstaff Delectable Pro

Needed the perfect Yquem for seared fois gras, with warm orange compote as accompaniment. ‘97 Yquem Leander orange/tangerine more than apricot. Worked perfectly. Very steady and balance. Long golden length. Perfect.

Needed the perfect Yquem for seared fois gras, with warm orange compote as accompaniment. ‘97 Yquem Leander orange/tangerine more than apricot. Worked perfectly. Very steady and balance. Long golden length. Perfect.

9.5

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

Liquid gold

Liquid gold

9.6

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

The perfect finish ❤️

The perfect finish ❤️

9.7

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

Lucious and rich, apricot marmalade, acacia honey, candied pineapple and caramel. One of their best vintages.

Lucious and rich, apricot marmalade, acacia honey, candied pineapple and caramel. One of their best vintages.

9.7

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

Lucious and rich with notes of apricot marmalade, candied pineapple, kumquat and lots of botrytis.

Lucious and rich with notes of apricot marmalade, candied pineapple, kumquat and lots of botrytis.

9.7

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

Lucious and rich with notes of apricot marmalade, candied pineapple, kumquat and lots of botrytis

Lucious and rich with notes of apricot marmalade, candied pineapple, kumquat and lots of botrytis

9.7

Gilbert Van Hassel Delectable Pro

Great experience, second best Yquem in the 90s, great acidity, honeysuckle, peach, full botrytis. I have only drunk 1990 which was ever so slightly better in the 90s. A privilege to drink and at a 180 euros a bottle it was a steal.

Great experience, second best Yquem in the 90s, great acidity, honeysuckle, peach, full botrytis. I have only drunk 1990 which was ever so slightly better in the 90s. A privilege to drink and at a 180 euros a bottle it was a steal.

9.6

Tim Sullivan Delectable Pro

Magnificent. Honey and amber. Paired or on its own, it’s sure to please your palate.

Magnificent. Honey and amber. Paired or on its own, it’s sure to please your palate.

9.3

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

Lucious and rich with notes of apricot marmalade, kumquat, candied pineapple and lots of botrytis

Lucious and rich with notes of apricot marmalade, kumquat, candied pineapple and lots of botrytis

9.7

David Kline Delectable Pro

Honey-brioche and almond extract commingle with orange blossom, crystalline honey, light maple syrup and butter, marmalade with aromatic musk. The warm flavors of mouth-coating, unctuous citrus defy comparison, but evocative of marmalade hard candy, candied oranges, tangerine, clementine, nectarine, dried apricot, Meyer lemon essences, and baked apple and yellow pear. Golden; delicious. #chateaudyquem #dyquem #sauternes #botrytis #1997 #appellationsauternescontrolée #misenbouteilleauchateau #lursaluces

Honey-brioche and almond extract commingle with orange blossom, crystalline honey, light maple syrup and butter, marmalade with aromatic musk. The warm flavors of mouth-coating, unctuous citrus defy comparison, but evocative of marmalade hard candy, candied oranges, tangerine, clementine, nectarine, dried apricot, Meyer lemon essences, and baked apple and yellow pear. Golden; delicious. #chateaudyquem #dyquem #sauternes #botrytis #1997 #appellationsauternescontrolée #misenbouteilleauchateau #lursaluces

9.6

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