Château d'Yquem 1984 Grand 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes AC, MC

Yquem

Château d'Yquem 1984
Grand 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes AC, MC

Rating in the 100-point quality scale: 87

CHF 1,875.00

Content: 500 cl

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Product number: n12500

Country:	France
Region:	Bordeaux
Producer/appellation:	Sauternes/Barsac
Wine type:	Sweet wines
Year:	1984
Content:	500 cl
Organic/bio dynamic:	No

87

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

1984 is a surprisingly good year made under very trying conditions. D'Yquem began its harvest on October 15th and made its last pass through the vineyards on November 13th. Seventy-five percent of the crop was retained for d'Yquem. The wine at present exhibits a great deal of smoky oak in its bouquet, which is also filled with scents of smoked almonds, cooked pineapples, and honey and caramel. In the mouth, the wine is less flamboyant, with less glycerin and power than usual, but it is still a rich, full-bodied d'Yquem with a great deal of personality and character. It will not have the great aging potential of the top vintages, but I fully expect it to last at least another 20 years. Anticipated maturity: 1995-2008. Last tasted, 3/91.