Chateau d'Yquem 2007

Yquem 2007 shows a beautiful and bright golden yellow colour. On the nose, the great Sauternes has an exemplary and sensual aromatic purity. The olfactory expressions are marked by classic exotic fruit notes yet condensed, and of a rare intensity. The passion fruit blends with the fresh pineapple, quickly enriched by refreshing fragrances of pink grapefruit and a delicious and fresh apricot. On the mouth, Yquem 2007 is square-jawed, precise and chiselled; it is in a perfect harmony with the previous olfactory examination. Indeed, the balance is perfect between the sucrosity, the acidity and the alcohol, offering to the palate of this wine from Château d'Yquem a feeling of great harmony. As a splendid Sauternes comes from a perfect roast of its berries, those roasted notes deer to our taste buds benefit from an outstanding quality.

Wine Advocate-Parker :
Tasted single blind against its peers. Under blind conditions, the Yquem 2007 shines like a diamond. Nevertheless, it is initially rather taciturn on the nose, eventually opening up beautifully with touches of lemon curd, Mirabelle, and clear honey. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine definition and there seems to be a great deal of energy and vigor dispensed for your pleasure. There is such race and nervosity, and then that finish just purrs with harmony and focus. This Yquem feels just so alive and vivacious, yet there is an effortless quality here that is unmatched by its peers. Tasted January 2011.