Chateau d'Yquem - Sauternes 2011
White
2011
Bordeaux
Sauternes
Semillon
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes
Peach, pineapple, coconut, nutmeg and cinnamon aromas, backed by hints of grilled toast, caramel and vanilla. Uncommon richness and concentration.
Expert Ratings
Wine Spectator 99/100
"A lovely, creamy, tropical style, with mango, papaya and guava notes lending a caressing feel, while singed almond and warm piecrust accents blossom through the lush finish. Just when you think that's all there is, toasted coconut, fig, orange blossom and persimmon details kick in, lending length and dimension."
James Suckling 98/100
"Crazy minerality to this, with lots of dried mango, pineapple and papaya on the nose. Botrytis-spice and nutmeg undertones. Full body, very sweet, with superb depth of fruit and richness. It goes on for minutes. Turns dense and concentrated on the palate. Speechless."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97/100
"The 2011 d'Yquem seems to be a close cousin of the 2001 and possibly the 1988. Light gold in color, restrained but pure and noble, it offers an intense bouquet of honeysuckle, caramelized apricot and white peach with a subtle hint of toasty oak. It builds slowly but beautifully to a full-bodied wine with a long finish."