Château d'Yquem - Sauternes 1971 (750ml) Ciro Classico

Château d'Yquem - Sauternes 1971 (750ml) Ciro ClassicoCritical Acclaim 97 points Vinous Finally, one of my favorite vintages of Sauternes: the ethereal 1971 dYquem. Fingers crossed I will be reaching a significant milestone in February, so just in case something untoward happens between now and then, why not open this bottle? It was acquired many moons ago when it sold for a fraction of its present market price, principally because it lies in the shadow of the lauded, and in my contentious opinion

and a touch of barrique

fruit driven and intense but with great balance and wonderful delicate tannins

The warmer years bring more black fruit

Washington State

At time of the harvest the grapes are fully ripened with a golden color and tart acidity

Hints of nam pla and walnut extend the reach of its unctuous

garrigue characteristic

the hint of tannin from the red-wine component of the blend neatly balanced by the creaminess

enables the production of naturally fruity dry white wines

Its splendid nose is a complex marriage of dried fruit

elegant tannins with balanced acidity

supple and highly detailed