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D'Yquem 2013 (1.5L)
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98 WS / 98 JS / 98 WCI / 96-98 WE / 97 FS / 96 WA / 96 WI / 94-96 VM / 95 DE / 19+ JR
Lightly toasted marshmallow and macadamia nut aromas lead the way, followed by incredibly juicy mirabelle plum, green fig, and glazed pear and peach flavors. As big as this is, there are still plenty of honeysuckle, quinine and chamomile notes kicking the finish into yet another gear. This has purity and length to burn, which it will for a couple of generations. Best from 2020 through 2050.-James Molesworth, Wine Spectator
Bright aromas of sliced mango, papaya, botrytis, and lemon follow through to a full body, medium sweet and phenolic palate that gives the wine structure and beauty. Electric acidity and freshness yet an impressive energy and length. A severe selection was made. 40% of the production was destined to the grand vin. About 80,000 bottles made. This is 70% Semillon and 30% sauvignon. Better in 2018.-James Suckling
Barrel Sample. The beautifully aromatic, honeyed scent leads into flavors of bitter orange and honey, along with extreme freshness. Notes of white peach and Rocha pear give richness to a wine that is not huge, but wonderfully balanced. — Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
Medium green-yellow, silver reflections. Fine nuances of yellow tropical fruit, candied orange zest, dried apricots, fine botrytis spice. On the palate, juicy, complex, again pleasant yellow fruit nuances, richly structured, delicate play, mineral and highly elegant, vital and with a great future. The residual sugar is a slightly higher 140 grams, but the wine is rather light at 13.1% vol. A classic of tomorrow.-Falstaff
The 2013 d'Yquem is open and demonstrative, evoking aromas of apricot, saffron, musk, spices and exotic fruits, followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure and deep palate paving the way to a perfectly controlled power. The finish is animated with bright acids and a sappy, fleshy texture typical of Yquem’s clay terroirs, and while it may stand in the shadow of its Bordeaux vintage red counterpart, whose reputation has been somewhat wanting, this Sauternes deserves of praise in its own right.-Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate
A blend of 70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon Blanc, with 140 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2013 Yquem has a medium straw-gold color. It is just starting to evolve into notes of straw, cashew nuts, and honey toast, with a core of apple pie, pear tart, and key lime pie. The palate is relatively elegant and refreshing, with a satiny texture and a refreshing lift on the finish.-Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent
The 2013 d'Yquem is rich, honeyed and voluptuous in the glass, but never excessively heavy. Creme brulee, candied lemon, apricot jam, orange marmalade, sweet spices and almond paste meld together in a Sauternes built on class and finesse What a gorgeous wine this is. Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
