1998 d'Yquem, Sauternes Notions of soy and fig

Notions of soy and fig are also apparent in this full-bodied

and toasty vanillin

Really perfumed - cedarwood and cigar box

it has a racy acid backbone highlighting the lifted aromatics

intense flavors race across the palate as this powerful

1998 d'Yquem, Sauternes Notions of soy and figThe 1998 Chateau Yquem was released several months ago. This estate does not allow tasting from cask (where the wine spends 42 months), and it is not released until five years after the vintage. The 1998 Yquem (95 points) is a great success. Made in an elegant style It is well delineated, with wonderfully sweet aromas of creme brulee, pineapples, apricots, and white flowers. Medium to full bodied, it is not as sweet as the biggest richest Yquem