Yquem - Sauternes 2008

Yquem, a extra ordinary wine.

Great wines are not born just anywhere. A unique set of climatic and geological conditions combine to form a rare equilibrium. This is undoubtedly the case at Yquem, which epitomises all that is best about the singular winegrowing environment in Sauternes. The one and only to be ranked 1er Cru Supérieur in 1855. The magical and fragile microclimate gives birth to this exceptional wine which reveals its elegance and complexity during the tasting.

Wine Advocate

byNeal Martinthe2/1/2012

Tasted single blind against its peers. The Yquem 2008 is easy to spot in a blind line-up: it is (to quote Tina Turner) simply the best. It has a subtle, delicate but very pretty bouquet with fine definition and astounding minerality. The palate is beautifully poised, tense and tightly coiled on the entry and then it just explodes in the mouth with pure, unbridled, joyous botrytized fruit struck through with a silver thread of acidity. It displays exemplary tension and freshness, along with great persistency in the mouth. This is an outstanding Sauternes 2008 and another impressive Yquem. Tasted January 2012.

Wine Spectator

byJames Molesworththe2/1/2012

Beautiful lemon cream, chamomile and fried pineapple notes, with a refreshing, almost floral edge running along as well. Creamy coconut and green plum notes fill in on the finish, which has admirable length. A restrained, lighter style, with lovely precision. Drink now through 2035. 10,000 cases made.

WeinWisser

byRené Gabrielthe5/26/2009

Trinkreife 2018-2080

Wine Advocate

95-97

byNeal Martinthe5/4/2009

Coming in with 139 degrees residual sugar and a pH of 4.75, this is an Yquem that is unequivocally top of the pile in 2008. A light straw color with green tints in the glass. The bouquet is just wonderful, very perfumed with aromas of apricot, acacia honey and white flowers. A degree less clarity than the 2007, but perhaps more nuanced, more honeyed. The palate is a little more viscous than the 2007, lacquers the mouth with honey, apricot and orange zest. Very harmonious, the finish vibrant and edgy, real tension and energy in this Yquem. Very focused on the finish – not the “peacocks” tail of flavors that one finds on truly great vintages. But there is a surreal level of elegance and poise – an understated Yquem that should age effortlessly and returning to the glass it graces you with hints of almond and a dash of spice. In 2008, the king is king. P.S. RMP rated this blend of 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon (94-96)

TAST

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/23/2009

Encore une fois le château a bénéficié de la diversité de ses sols et de la souplesse logistique de ses équipes qui ont assuré un volume de production tout à fait satisfaisant ! Le vin est à la hauteur de l’attente non pas par un supplément de volume de bouche mais par sa perfection formelle. Perfection de la prise de bois, perfection de l’équilibre alcool/acide/liqueur, perfection des sensations tactiles. Sa finesse, sa pureté aromatique, son charme relèvent du meilleur de la civilisation du vin et montrent à tous ce que doit être un grand sauternes de notre temps.

Jancis Robinson

byJancis Robinsonthe4/22/2009

Quiet on the nose. More spiced pear and apricot than orange. Lovely concentration. Spiced power, depth and quite warm on the finish. Fresh in a powerful rather than a delicate way. Dense and long. Rich and well integrated oak though there's lots of spice all the way through. A less delicate style than many in this vintage. (JH) Drink 2018-36

Decanter Magazine

18.50

byDavid Peppercorn MWthe4/15/2009

There is a lovely purity to the fruit and clear botrytis concentration, if less than in the great years. Has all the hallmarks of a fine, elegant Yquem. A very polished, well-presented sample. Drink 2013-2035.

Wine Spectator

91-94

byJames Sucklingthe4/7/2009

Lemon peel, spice and candied fruit on the nose, with hints of botrytis. Very balanced and refined, with a full body. Long, delicate and pretty.

Information :	Details :
Couleur	Blanc
Cépages	Sémillon 80 % Sauvignon Blanc 20 %
Appellation	Sauternes
Millesime	2008
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur

Blanc

Cépages

Sémillon 80 %
Sauvignon Blanc 20 %

Appellation

Sauternes

Millesime

2008

Contenance

Bouteille (75 cl)

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