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Auction: SFW02 - An Evening of Exceptional Wines
Lot: 23

Château d´Yquem vintage 1997
Sauternes, 1er Cru Supérieur
96/100 points Robert Parker
95/100 points, James Suckling for Wine Spectator
Lying in Hong-Kong
12 bottles in carton
Tasting Note: “A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this
estate´s finest effort since 1990 (although I would not
discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The
1997´s light gold colour is accompanied a gorgeous
perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and
smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with
good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and
glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned
Sauternes estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2055.”
“Extremely concentrated, yet subtle. Aromas of honey and
spices, with an intense botrytis nose. Full-bodied, thick and
fruity, with orange peel and lemon rind character.
Medium sweetness. Balanced, yet thick and backward.
Reminds me of the harmonious 1990—certainly the best
since then. Best after 2008. 14,000 cases made.”

Sold for
HK$24,000