Château d´Yquem Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classé Súperieur 2010 - 375 ml (halvflaske)

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

Intense, opulent and concentrated apricot, toasted almond, citrus zest, juicy lemon, vivid and expressive, with a clean lift through the palate that practically lifts you off your feet. Huge persistency, white truffles and pink grapefruit. An exceptional wine that shows why Yquem continues to resonate to strongly around the world.

Vinum

"Of impressive transparency and precision despite its opulence; stunningly beautiful, complex, and delicate floral aromatics; an endlessly lingering finish. Combines the elegance of 2008 with the joy and opulence of 2009. Off the charts!""

Vert de Vin Magazine

The nose is fruity, elegant and fresh. It reveals slight notes of candied lemon and hints of honey associated with slight hints of quince, persimmon, compoted white fruits (brugnon, pear) as well as discreet hints of pâtisseries, brioche and gingerbread. The palate is fruity, fine, well-balanced and offers a beautiful/slight mineral frame, a very beautiful balanced as well as a beautiful finesse/delicacy. In the mouth this wine expresses slight notes of lemon, compoted white fruits (brugnon, pear) and slight notes of quenette associated with a discreet hint of spices, cardamom and green tea. Good length and beautiful persistence.

Robert Parker

Clementine, clear honey and white flowers. There is an underlying minerality that really defines this bouquet. The palate is similar to the nose, revealing hidden facets with almost each swirl of the glass – orange blossom, limestone, white peach and honeysuckle. This is such a precise d'Yquem; it is after you have swallowed the wine that one comprehends just how brilliant it is.

Jean-Marc Quarin

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

James Suckling

Such class and elegance. Perfectly manicured wine. Everything in the right place. This shows a delicacy and intensity that are spellbinding.