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Château d'Yquem 1981

Tasting notes

"The 1981 is certainly an outstanding Yquem, but it will not be considered one of this property's greatest efforts. Light golden, with a moderately intense bouquet of spicy, vanillin oak, fresh melons, and tropical fruit, this full-bodied Yquem has average acidity and a plump, viscous, somewhat precocious feel on the palate. Remarkably long and clean in the finish, it will develop relatively rapidly.(...)."

Source: Robert Parker

YQUEM81

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INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE ESTATE

The Yquem estate comprises 188 hectares, of which 110 are planted to vines and 105 are generally in production.

Only the portion of the harvest judged to be perfect is bottled under the Château d'Yquem label, and in certain years the entire harvest may be declassified. This was the case, for example, in 1964, 1972, 1974, 1992 and recently in 2012.

In certain years, Château d'Yquem produces a small amount of dry white wine composed of 50 % Sauvignon and 50 % Sémillion: Y, whose bouquet and power make it stand out among the white wines of Bordeaux.

Production 100'000 bottles ;

Surface 105 ha ;

Wine variety 80 % sémillon, 20 % sauvignon;

Best vintages 2009, 2007, 2001, 1990, 1988, 1986, 1975, 1945, 1847, 1811.

Data sheet

  • Color Sweet white
  • Country Bordeaux
  • Appellation Sauternes
  • Classement First Growth. Premier Cru Superieur Classe in 1855 (Sauternes)
  • Vintage 1981
  • Rating Robert Parker : 90 / 100
  • Level BG
  • Peak: At maturity (should be drunk within a few years)
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)

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