Castle of Yquem - Sauternes 2000

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe2/28/2014

Served from an ex-chateau bottle. The millennial 2000 Chateau d’Yquem is a valiant effort in one of the most challenging Sauternes vintages in recent memory. The 2000 is quite deep in color. The nose is crisp and well-defined but not the most complex, as you would expect from a truly challenging growing season in Sauternes. It is pleasant in its own way with delicate scents of tangerine, yellow flowers and Mirabelle. The palate is well-balanced with marmalade tinged opening. I like the acidity here, an Yquem with good race, although it does feel a little tapered toward the finish. Drink now-2025. Tasted March 2014.

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe1/1/2014

Forward and flattering, with unctuous marmalade, blood orange, apricot chutney and ginger notes. Juicy and engaging, but without the finely beaded acidity to stretch out fully.—Non-blind Yquem vertical (July 2014). Drink now through 2035.

Jamessuckling.com

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/9/2012

A rich Yquem, with coffee, dried orange skin, and dried apples. Full and sweet, with a round body and very yummy. A touch of bitterness on the palate. 128 grams of RS.

La Revue du Vin de France

18,5 / 20

the12/1/2009

Avec uniquement les deux premières tries dans l'assemblage final, Yquem affiche un équilibre de 128 g de sucre pour 14,2° d'alcool. Cela donne un vin onctueux, riche, de grande intensité de matière et d'arômes. Très fruits confits et finement miellé en finale, on se régale déjà à le boire. Mais comme toujours sa garde est illimitée.

La Revue du Vin de France

17 / 20

the12/5/2007