Château d'Yquem 2001 (6 BT)

Château d'Yquem 2001

Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé

Good levels, excellent appearance, tissue wrapped, banded until inspection; Bons niveaux, excellente apparence, enveloppée dans du papier de soie, caisse cerclée jusqu'à l'inspection

Pierre Lurton did the blending for this vintage - and what a beginning. It is just so lemony on the nose, an amazing explosion of lemon curd aromas and flavours. Extraordinary creamy brilliance - like a diamond. Unbelievably pure and 'magnetic'. Stunningly fresh and immediate. Seamless silky opulence with perfect acidity and balance. Yes, I admit the obvious - I simply adore this. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100

6 bts (owc)

Removed from the climate-controlled cellar of a stunning Continental townhouse, a short but powerful selection of all the 1st Growths is followed by a great lineup of Classed Growth Claret to suit all pockets, Yquem, Romanée Conti and other great Burgundy gems, the property of a dedicated collector

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid