Chateau d'Yquem "Y"

Wine information: Yquem is widely acknowledged as the greatest sweet wine producer on the planet. However, what few people realize is that they also make tiny amounts of a dry white called "Y" (pronounced Ee-grec in French) in vintages when conditions permit. A blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the grapes come from the same vineyards used in d'Yquem's famous sweet wine. Since its first vintage in 1959, it has only been produced 23 times. Not only is "Y" among the greatest dry white wines in France when it is young, it also has outstanding aging potential, gradually developing a multi-faceted elegance. 2007 is widely considered one of the best white wine vintages in Bordeaux in recent memory, so expectations are that this will be among the greatest Ygrecs to date.

"The 2007 Ygrec has a light, fragrant nose with apple-blossom, pink grapefruit, citrus lemon and just a touch of cold granite. Good definition. The palate is bright and lively, a lot of energy packed into this Ygrec, with citrus lemon, green apple, a touch of lemongrass, very harmonious and smooth towards the finish that display superb persistency, a hint of fiery lemongrass lingering in the mouth. Drink now-2020." 94 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate) April 2010.

 
     

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