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LOT 232

Lot 232

CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 2008 (2) WA 96

CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 2008 (2) WA 96
Lot 232 Details
CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 2008

Sauternes. Premier Cru Supérieur
2 x soiled labels. 1 x scuffed label.

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. Tasted January 2012. WA 96

2 bts.    per lot $500 - $700

Realised: $1,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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