Chateau d’Yquem, Y d’Yquem Bordeaux Blanc 1986 (OWC of 3, Ex-Chateau)

Dry white wine produced by Chateau d''Yquem, this is ex-Chateau released in 2023. The wine is rated 94/100 by The Wine Advocate and 18/20 by Jancis Robinson. Packed in OWC of 1 bottle. Very rare bottle in excellent condition.

The 1986 Ygrec was showing splendidly after more than 30 years. It has developed an intriguing petrol-like nose that you might well pin down as a mature Riesling, though it is complex and well defined, developing complementary scents of mandarin and lanolin with time. The palate has impressive weight in the mouth, notes of dried pineapple, hazelnut, lemon rind and white pepper, later a touch of star anise on the finish. It is very well balanced, an Ygrec that has developed real personality. Captivating! Drink from 2017-2030. Tasted by Neal Martin in June 2017