The 2005 the growing season at Château d’Yquem was excellent; moderate water stress, a temperate end to the summer season conducive to good acidity, alternating periods of rain and dry heat for optimum botrytisation. The result is a completely compelling Sauternes with substantial complexity. Citrus fruits, nectarine, white peach, apricot, honeysuckle, pineapple, white florals, green tea and ginseng just begin to describe the nuances this offers. On the palate this is displays a rich, viscous, round texture with remarkable balance and extraordinary layers of complex flavors which continue to carry on long into the supple finish. This is simply delicious today and an absolute pleasure to taste, but there is no doubt this is still in the beginning of its evolution and has a long future ahead. (Best 2016-2045) - January, 2016 (JD)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: January, 2016
- Producer: Château d'Yquem
- Vintage: 2005
- Drinking Window: 2016-2045
- Estimated Value: $400
- Country: France
- Region: Bordeaux
- Appellation: Sauternes
- Importer: Moet-Hennessy USA
