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  • Nick's Import

2015 Y (Ygrec) d'Yquem

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$299. 00
Bottle
$3588.00 Dozen
Closure: Cork

Note from the vineyard:
A benchmark in Y’s history and the perfect reflection of a precise, complete vintage. Grape varieties: 75% Sauvignon Blanc – 25% Sémillon.

 

Other Reviews....
No, not a 2016, but since it is the vintage currently for sale, then I will publish my review of the 2015 Ygrec here. The Sauvignon Blanc (75% of the blend) was picked quickly from 25-27 August this year, the Sémillon on 3 and 4 September. It has six grams per liter of residual sugar and the pH, a sizzling 3.20. It has an intriguing bouquet of melted wax, white flowers and hints of sea spray, that marine influence becoming quite strong with aeration. The palate is fresh on the entry with fresh ginger and lemongrass, lively in the mouth with shades of orange rind and sour lemon towards the persistent finish. I would afford this several years in bottle and I suspect you will end up with a very distinctive dry Bordeaux from the most famous Sauternes estate.
92 points
Neal Martin - Wine Advocate #230 (Apr 2017)