Château d'Yquem's 1988 is a legend.
The 1988 is very much about electrifying finesse and nervy detail. There's a brilliance to the wine that's undeniable.
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D'Yquem was the sole Sauternes classified as a Great First Growth in the original classification of 1855. It remains the sole Premier Cru Supérieur in Sauternes. Curnonsky, the famous 20th century Parisian "Prince of Gastronomes" included Yquem (along with Montrachet) among "the five great white wines of France.”
It delivers an aristocratic, dizzying complexity. It's jam-packed with nuance and an almost overwhelming impact. The breadth and depth of Yquem is insane. There are dried fruits, flowers, spice, and an elusive nuttiness that ranges from marzipan to hazelnuts.
What makes 1988 a standout is the elegant thread of acidity that gracefully cuts through the richness and density. It gives the wine an energizing lift and really casts all the elements in dynamic relief.
There's little doubt that 1988 will go down as one of the great vintages of one of the finest dessert wines on earth. The lifespan is as shocking as the wine itself. There's an abundance of stories of Yquems that have seen their 100th birthday.
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Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare Wine
Crush Wine & Spirits
