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Auction: SFW02 - An Evening of Exceptional Wines
Lot: 22

Château d´Yquem vintage 2008
Sauternes, 1er Cru Supérieur
96/100 points Neal Martin, Wine Advocate #194,
February 2011
96/100 points Neal Martin, Wine Advocate #199,
February 2012
Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France
12 bottles in original wooden case
Tasting Note: “The 2008 Yquem, now in bottle, has a
nuanced bouquet, with scents of clear honey, lime flower,
vanilla and orange blossom that is beautifully defined.
The palate is very harmonious on the entry, with a fine
thread of acidity, tense and full of energy like the 2010
tasted alongside, with notes of white peach, citrus lemon
clear honey and a hint of quince. Long and persistent on
the finish, this is a very fine Yquem that might be overlooked
between the 2007 and 2009, but a superb Sauternes
in its own right. Drink 2014-2050.”
“Tasted single blind against its peers. The Yquem 2008 is
easy to spot in blind line-up: it is (to quote Tina Turner)
simply the best. It has a subtle, delicate but very pretty
bouquet with fine definition and astounding minerality.
The palate is beautifully poised, tense and tightly coiled on
the entry and then it just explodes in the mouth with pure,
unbridled, joyous botrytized fruit struck through with a
silver thread of acidity. It displays exemplary tension and
freshness, along with great persistency in the mouth. This is
an outstanding Sauternes 2008 and another impressive Yquem.”

Sold for
HK$28,000