There is no other wine in the world like it, and there is no other luxury wine that can possibly justify its price as much as d'Yquem. The remarkable amount of painstaking labor necessary to produce the nectar known, as d’Yquem is almost impossible to comprehend. This box set is perfect for the collector of fine wines. Each bottle has the following features:
· Quantity: 1 bottle
· Size: 750 ml per bottle
· Blend: Sauternes
· Region: Bordeaux
· Country: France
· Served best with any dessert
1982
The 1982 is a very forward style of d’Yquem, plum succulent with honeyed pineapple, peach and apricot flavors.
· Rating: 92 pts WINE ADVOCATE
1983
The 1983 is enormous, with huge, honeyed, pineapple, coconut and caramel flavors, massive extract and a quality barely framed by acidity and new oak. Made to age for decades.
· Rating: 98 pts WINE SPECTATOR
1984
The 1984 is smooth and polished with generous fig, caramel and molasses aromas and flavors. Sweet but elegant, echoing apricot and ginger on the finish. Drinkable now.
· Rating: 90 pts WINE SPECTATOR
1985
The 1985 is very sweet and spicy, with rich melon, apricot and fig aromas and flavors. Anticipated maturity: Now – 2025
· Rating: 91 pts WINE SPECTATOR
1986
The 1986 has an enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sautéed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots. This full-bodied, powerful d’Yquem should provide memorable drinking for 40-55 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2040
· Rating: 98 pts WINE ADVOCATE
1991
The 1991 has a gorgeous nose of crème brulee, roasted coffee, and sweet, honeyed pineapple and other assorted fruits. Anticipated maturity: Now-2040
· Rating: 91 pts WINE ADVOCATE
1994
The 1994 has intense aromas of petrol, spice and honey, with dried apricot. It is full-bodied and very sweet with a green apple and honey character. Drink now.
· Rating: 87 pts WINE SPECATATOR
1995
The 1995 is bright and clear with sweet notes of citrus and pear and a long fruit finish.
1996
The 1996 has a nose of roasted hazelnuts intermixed with crème brulee, vanilla beans, honey, orange marmalade and peaches. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2060
· Rating: 95 pts WINE ADVOCATE
1998
The 1998 has sweet aromas of crème brulee, pineapples, apricots, and white flowers. Anticipated maturity: Now-2060.
· Rating: 95 pts WINE ADVOCATE
1999
The 1999 has candied fruit on the nose with a sweet palate of orange and apricot and a long finish.
· Rating: 92 pts WINE ADVOCATE
2000
The 2000 has an intense nose with dried fruit and spices. With balanced acidity and a smooth aftertaste.
