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Château d'Yquem--Vintage 1893
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Very badly corroded, discoloured and damaged capsule with signs of old seepage. Original cork. Badly bin-soiled label. Level mid/upper-shoulder. Deep amber colour. In carton
Tasting Note: Two (in 1995 and 1996) warranting six stars, both with glorious, glowing, orange-amber colour; deep, rich, honeyed bouquet - ripe apricots, peaches; very rich, powerful, high alcohol and noticeable volatile acidity (result of hot fermentation problems). Most recently, recorked at the château in 1996, disappointing, mahogany sheen; whiff of varnish; bitter caramelised orange aftertaste. Last noted Sept 1998. At best ***** M.B.
1 bottle per lot
Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé
Very badly corroded, discoloured and damaged capsule with signs of old seepage. Original cork. Badly bin-soiled label. Level mid/upper-shoulder. Deep amber colour. In carton
Tasting Note: Two (in 1995 and 1996) warranting six stars, both with glorious, glowing, orange-amber colour; deep, rich, honeyed bouquet - ripe apricots, peaches; very rich, powerful, high alcohol and noticeable volatile acidity (result of hot fermentation problems). Most recently, recorked at the château in 1996, disappointing, mahogany sheen; whiff of varnish; bitter caramelised orange aftertaste. Last noted Sept 1998. At best ***** M.B.
1 bottle per lot
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