2007 Chateau d’Yquem Premier Cru Superieur, Sauternes 1x750ml

Robert Parker 98

Pale to medium gold colored, the 2007 d’Yquem delivers powerful scents of tropical fruitsa dried mangoes and pineapple pastea accented by acacia honey, toasted almonds and woodsmoke with hints of chalk dust, kettle corn and lime blossom. The palate reveals one of those vintages that shape-shifts into an apparently drier style than it is, largely thanks to its uber-racy backbone of freshness and layered mineral-inspired flavors, finishing with a regal, satin-textured savoriness. Difficult to resist now, this will be one of those Rip Van Winkle vintages that can be predicted to cellar not just for decades but for generations. For number crunchers: 14.2% alcohol, 137 grams per liter residual sugar, and total acidity is 3.7 grams per liter H2SO4. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 25/07/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2080