Château d'Yquem 1983 (12 BT)

Château d'Yquem 1983

Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé

u. 2bn, 3vts, excellent labels, 2 capsules very slightly corroded on top, tissue and straw wrapped; Excellentes étiquettes, 2 capsules très légèrement corrodées sur le dessus, emballées dans du papier de soie et de la paille

At an incredible Fête des Rois dinner in 2020, drunk of course with La Galette des Rois which is my favourite 'sweet nothing' of all time! And this bottle was the best 1983 I have ever had, gorgeous in its freshness and citric beauty. There is a real peachiness to it, with silky purity and endless dimension of flavour. Some 1983s have a tarry botrytis element, but here there is zingy, zesty fruit to match the sweetness, with a finish that defies the clock. We were all stunned - this wine is destined for eternal life. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 96

12 bts (owc)

Part II: Removed from the cellar of a cellar of a magnificent estate, this collection has been gathered by a prominent European Family of collectors. With impeccable provenance, most of the wines were sourced directly at the properties since the 1970s. This section include a large offering of 1980s and 1990s Bordeaux and Sauternes in their original wooden cases together with 1970s and 80s Champagne and a unique lot of 2 50cl of Moutai from the 1975-1983 period

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid