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LOT 344

Lot 344

CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1990 (1) WA 99

CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1990 (1) WA 99
Lot 344 Details
CHÂTEAU D'YQUEM 1990

Sauternes.
u. bn. scuffed label

An extraordinary effort, Yquem's 1990 is a rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine. This wine also possesses lots of elegance and finesse. The wine's medium gold color is accompanied by an exceptionally sweet nose of honeyed tropical fruits, peaches, coconut, and apricots. High quality, subtle toasty oak is well-integrated. The wine is massive on the palate, with layers of intensely ripe botrytis-tinged, exceptionally sweet fruit. Surprisingly well-integrated acidity, and a seamless, full-bodied power and richness have created a wine of remarkable harmony and purity. Certainly it is one of the richest Yquems I have ever tasted, with 50-100 years of potential longevity. An awesome Yquem! Anticipated maturity: 2003-2050+. April 1999 WA 99

1 bt.    per lot $400 - $600

Realised: $1,044
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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