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LOT 371

Lot 371

CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1997 (6 HF. BT.) WA 95

CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1997 (6 HF. BT.) WA 95
Lot 371 Details
CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1997

Sauternes. Premier Cru Supérieur
u. 6 x vts.

A vintage of exceptional weather, 1997 was a relatively warm, drought vintage equating to a very slow onset of botrytis this year. The warm temperatures contributed plenty of sweetness, while light rains late in the season finally spurred the spread of noble rot, making for a potentially very good Sauternes vintage in the end. However, strict selection was critical, ultimately allowing d'Yquem to craft an impressive wine well above the vintage’s standard. Drink to 2044 WA 95

6 hf. bts.    per lot $1,400 - $1,600

Realised: $2,016
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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