Discovering Chateau d' Yquem starts with the bouquet. Although not always very outgoing in young vintages, it is marked by fruit (apricot, mandarin and occasionally tropical fruits) and oak (vanilla and toasty aromas). Older vintages, on other hand, have an extraordinarily complex fragrance as soon as the bottle is opened.
The bouquet is amazingly subtle, with hints of dried fruit (apricot, prune, stewed fruit and marmalade), spice (cinnamon, saffron and liquorice) and even flowers (linden blossom, ect.). The first impression of CVhateua d' Yquem on the palate is always very skill, and often sumptuous. It then fills out "coating the palate". This fine wine has a strong, but never overbearing character, with great elegance and poise. It always maintains a balance between sugar and acidity. (sweetness and freshness). A touch of bitterness can also contribute to the overall harmony. Chateau d' Yquem aftertaste is legendary and it tells another story, which lasts and lasts ...
