Château d'Yquem 2016 375mL the vine needs for water

the vine needs for water stress to set in slowly so the grapes to ripen well and become concentrated

and spices such as salt and pepper

such is the vibrancy of the tannins

96-98 Vinous (N

The medium-bodied palate delivers a firm frame of grainy tannins and well-knit freshness to support the taut black fruit

Château d'Yquem 2016 375mL the vine needs for waterSize 375mL (half bottle) Winemaker Notes: Yquem tells a unique story It starts with the bouquet. Although not always very outgoing in young vintages, it is marked by fruit (apricot, mandarin, and occasionally tropical fruit) and oak (vanilla and toasty aromas). Older vintages, on the other hand, have an extraordinarily complex fragrance as soon as the bottle is opened, with hints of dried fruit (dried apricot, prune, stewed fruit, and marmalade),